December 2017 – Learning Chest

17Dec 0 Comments

Math Words and Phrases: Math Is Easier If You Speak the Language

Learning Math Words and Phrases We’re not talking about vocabulary and definitions. We’re talking about common speech − about using math words and phrases in everyday situations. Research and classroom evidence shows that understanding and speaking math language in natural sentences makes it easier to learn math. Students who practice paying...

8Dec 0 Comments

Studies Find Language Is Key to Learning Math

New research connects language skills with ability to understand math concepts. Published Online: February 17, 2011 Published in Print: February 23, 2011, as Studies Point Up Language’s Role in Learning Basic Math Studies Find Language Is Key to Learning Math By Sarah D. Sparks New research shows a lack of language skills...

7Dec 0 Comments

Scream Machine: Coasters and Records Falling Fast

Eyewitness Math asks students to correct or build upon the math within news stories. These feature lessons were created for and appeared in several editions of Holt secondary math. Scream Machine begins with an account of a coaster record and then careens into analysis and design.

6Dec 0 Comments

The Split Personality of a Minus Sign

Students often get confused with negative numbers because the same symbol is used to mean two related but different things. Negative quantities and subtraction are not the same. –7 can mean the opposite of 7 –7 can also mean subtract 7 Students have learned that the subtraction symbol means remove...