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Math is Figure-Out-Able!

Ep 166: Just In Time Vocabulary vs Key Words

Aug 22, 2023
23:58

What role does terminology have in math teaching? How do we want students to approach problems? In this episode Pam and Kim discuss when to teach vocabulary how we can prepare students to tackle problems with confidence.
Talking Points:

  • "Just In Case" vs "Just In Time" vocabulary
  • Social Knowledge vs Logical Mathematical Knowledge
  • Anchor Charts to cinch learning
  • Rejecting key words for operations
  • Wrong answers are opportunities for good teacher feedback

For more about Anchor Charts check out Episode 123

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