The Language of Mathematics: Mathematical Terminology Simplified for Classroom Use.

• Main Author: Owens, Beverly Karen
• Format: Others
• Published: Digital Commons @ East Tennessee State University 2006
• Subjects: Mathematics vocabulary; Curriculum and Instruction; Education; Science and Mathematics Education
• Online Access: https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/2242; https://dc.etsu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=3606&context=etd

After recognizing the need for a simpler approach to the teaching of mathematical terminology, I concluded it would be valuable to make a unit of simplified terms and describe methods of teaching these terms. In this thesis I have compared the terminology found in the Virginia Standards of Learning objectives to the materials found at each grade level. The units developed are as follows: The Primary Persistence Unit- for grades K-2; The Elementary Expansion Unit- for grades 3-5; and The Middle School Mastery Unit- for grades 6-8.