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Literacy Strategies in Maths Adapted from the work of John Munro. Ways students need language when learning Maths. Recall meanings of terms Build new meanings by using synonyms Link new ideas to what you already know Link with examples
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Literacy Strategies in MathsAdapted from the work of John Munro
Ways students need language when learning Maths • Recall meanings of terms • Build new meanings by using synonyms • Link new ideas to what you already know • Link with examples • Paraphrase and visualise number sentences or word problems • Decide the questions that are linked with the information • Decide the purpose of the information
Ways students need language when learning Maths • Tell yourself the steps in a procedure or an algorithm • Recall how to apply steps to unfamiliar tasks • Form mathematical relationships; relating ideas • Learn to use the language of maths; how to talk, read, write, use maths vocabulary and symbolism • Categorize maths tasks • Recognise examples of a maths idea • Transfer a maths idea to other contexts • Automatize factual knowledge by talking about it
Ways students need language when learning Maths • Link individual ideas into larger chunks • Recall facts automatically • Problem-solving strategies • How you feel about maths • Tell yourself how to learn maths; what do you do
Building Effective “Maths Talk” in Students Get students to articulate: • What the question is asking • How they need to solve it • Reflect on their solution – does it look right/expected? • Is the solution process used the most effective one?
