7. The Mathematical
Language
Based on logic
Shares terms with everyday language, but have
different meanings
“In part because math is so precise and truth-
governed, children do not think of it as having been
created by human beings, and therefore, they do not
see themselves as having an active relationship to
what they are learning”
- Lobman & Lundquist
8. My Inquiry
Literacy in Mathematics vs. Literacy OF Mathematics
In order for students to succeed in math, they need to
first understand the language and develop the literacy.
10. Realizations
1. Math doesn’t have to be boring
2. Math is not always about the right
answer
3. Math needs to be differentiated
4. Numbers don’t tell you as much as
students do
11. 1. Math doesn’t have to be
boring
Paper/Pencil Tasks vs. Discourse & Manipulatives
Note Taking
Memorizing
Presenting Work
Review
12. 2. Math is not always
about the right answer
Algorithms vs. Inquiry
Multiple Trials
Constant Assessment
13. 3. Math needs to be
differentiated
Embedded in #1
Notes
Worksheets and Tests
14. 4. Numbers don’t tell you
as much as students do
Reflections not just for report cards and portfolios
15. What was fun about Math this term?
Student Response
2
2
3 13
Games
Manipulatives
Foldables
Content
Scrapbook
Examples
Frenzies
14 3
1
16. Describe the activities that have helped you
learn best in math.
2
Student Responses
3
Games
Hands-on Activities
23 Examples
Worksheets
19
17. Write a sentence about your experience in
math so far.
Student Response
1 1
13
Positive Experience
Satisfactory Experience
26
Unsatisfactory Experience
No Answer
18. What did those pie charts
actually tell you about
their learning?
