The article discusses the importance of mathematical vocabulary, difficulties students encounter in learning this vocabulary, and some strategies for teachers to use in instruction. Two general methods for teaching vocabulary are discussed: context and explicit vocabulary instruction. The article summarizes these two methods as they apply to mathematical vocabulary instruction and describes one example of a combined approach.
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