If a child does not respond on a mathematical question can it be because they don't understand the words or instructions used. Another problem can occur when a mathematical term has a different meaning in everyday English, for example, ' table '.
In the category of mathematics year 1 there is an excellent list of the vocabulary children needed to understand and use in year 1. For example, the following list has the new words that they are in school in year 1 encounter have to do with the compute and solve problems.
Words to do with the compute and solve problems:
plus near double
How much more is. ..? how much less is. ..?
subtract min
half halve
equals sign
number sense
operation
There are similar lists for the calculation, measures, and position. These words may greater be printed so that they can be used as ' flashcards ' or displayed on the wall.
Go to the year 1 vocabulary lists.
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