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ALGEBRAIC VOCABULARY An Underestimated Factor in Learning Algebra. Presented by Dr. Terrence R. Sundeen and Dr. Nancy J. McCormick NADE 2003 Austin, Texas. READABILITY. - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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ALGEBRAIC VOCABULARYAn Underestimated Factor in Learning Algebra
Presented by Dr. Terrence R. Sundeen and Dr. Nancy J. McCormick
NADE 2003 Austin, Texas
READABILITY
The readability of a textbook involves the determination of an approximate grade level at which
materials are written.
READABILITY FORMULAS• Fry Readability Graph - Based on length of sentences and number of syllables in a selection
http://school.discovery.com/schrockguide/fry/fry.html
• McLaughlin’s SMOG Readability Formula - Based on the number of polysyllabic words
http://web.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/edu/HealthEd/Guide/Read.htm
• Gunning’s FOG Index - Based on sentence length and words with three or more syllables
http://www.fpd.finop.umn.edu/groups/ppd/documents/information /writing_tips.cfm
• Raygor’s Readability Estimate - Based on sentence length and long words (those with six or more letters)
http://engfac.byu.edu/Novelinks/reading strategies/Anthem/raygor general.htm
FRY READABILITY GRAPH
Data from Fry Readability Graph (Graphic scanned from Cheek and Cheek, 1983, p.254.)
READABILITY
All of these readability formulas consider only two
elements in determining the level of a material –
vocabulary and sentence length. There are many
other elements to consider some of which are
prior student experiences, teacher’s introduction
of information, format of materials, student
involvement in learning, awareness of purpose for
reading, organization of information, and interest
in content.
EXAMPLES OF WELL AND POORLY DEFINED VOCABULARY TERMS
• Constants – numbers that do not contain variables.
• Discriminant – If the discriminant is positive or zero, the quadratic equation will have real number solutions.
• Constant – a number whose value does not vary.
• Discriminant – When b²-4ac simplifies to 0, … .
Thus there is only one rational solution,
-b/2a. Whenever the discriminant is positive, there will be two real number solutions.
A SUGGESTED CORE PRE-ALGEBRA VOCABULARY LIST
• NUMBERS Number Systems: Natural (or Counting) Numbers Whole Numbers Integers Rational Numbers Irrational Numbers Real Numbers Properties: Commutative (Addition and Multiplication) Associative (Addition and Multiplication) Distributive Sets: Subset Empty Set Union Intersection Opposite: (Additive Inverse or Negative of) Prime Number Composite Number
A SUGGESTED CORE PRE-ALGEBRA VOCABULARY LIST• VARIABLES
Variable (English and Greek Letters)• TERMS
Term
Degree
Like and Unlike terms
Exponential: Exponent (or power)
Base
Radicals: Index
Radical sign
Radicand
Root
Rational• ALGEBRAIC EXPRESSIONS
Rational Expression
Polynomial (monomial, binomial, and trinomial)
A SUGGESTED CORE PRE-ALGEBRA VOCABULARY LIST• EQUATIONS
Equation: Linear
Quadratic
Open Sentence
Function: Domain
Range
Inverse
Absolute Value Equations• INEQUALITIES
Inequality Symbols (<, >, <, or >)
Absolute Value Inequalities• SOLUTIONS
Solution Set
Graph: Number Line• PROBLEM SOLVING METHODS
Factoring
Graphing: Rectangular (or Cartesian) Coordinate System
A SUGGESTED CORE PRE-ALGEBRA VOCABULARY LIST
X- and Y-Axes
Quadrants
Ordered Pair
Origin
Line
Slope
Y-intercept
X-intercept
TECHNIQUES FOR PRESENTATION
Techniques to accommodate different learning styles:
• Visual
• Auditory
• Tactile
VOCABULARY GAMES
• www.quia.com 30-day free trial period to create
your activities which can include: Flashcards Concentration Game Matching Word Search
Create a list of words and their definitions. Quia automatically makes the activities and gives URL for students to access.
Example: www.quia.com/jg/326260.html
1-yr subscription is $49.
Vocabulary For Activities
JEOPARDY TEMPLATES
Search engine (www.google.com) to find “jeopardy in the classroom”
• www.teachnet.com PowerPoint template to make your own game of jeopardy
• www.netxv.net/esc/technology/InstructionalTechnology/templates/powerpoint.htm
Example of a jeopardy.ppt file• Many Others
ORAL QUIZZES
• Like the spelling tests in elementary school, students are read the definitions and they write the correct vocabulary word that corresponds with each definition.
• For students to access outside of the classroom, you can make PowerPoint slides, to put on your Web site, that incorporate the “sound” of spoken definitions.
AUDIO FLASHCARD 1
• Definition • Vocabulary Word
AUDIO FLASHCARD 2
• Definition • Vocabulary Word
VOCABULARY ACTIVITY TO FORM GROUPS
• Give each student a card as they come into the classroom that has either a vocabulary word or a definition.
• Have the students find the student with the word or the definition that corresponds with their card.
• After the students are in pairs, you can form groups of two or three pairs for a group activity.
PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM• The sum of the squares
of the legs of a right triangle is equal to the square of the hypotenuse.
• Let students see this definition “illustrated” with a hands on activity using graph paper.
• Internet activities using manipulations online
http://www.ies.co.jp/math/java/geo/pytha2/pytha2.html
TOOLS OF ASSESSMENT
• Vocabulary Quizzes (written and oral).
• Vocabulary on Tests (matching, true/false, multiple choice items).
• In-Class Worksheets for Daily Grades
• Games for Review Work