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Enhancing Math Comprehension Through Reading Strategies

Learn effective reading strategies to improve math comprehension, from word problems to journal writing, different types of writing, and conceptual understanding. Discover how to engage students and assess their mathematical literacy through writing activities.

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Enhancing Math Comprehension Through Reading Strategies

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  1. PLN Math Resources

  2. Reading in Math • Everything in reading is a close read; have to read for DETAIL, can’t skim • GOAL = SLOW DOWN & REREAD • Have to know the vocabulary (non-examples are just as important as examples) • Model to build habit • How do you know what to do? • What does it look like? • What is the action? • What are your options?

  3. Word Problems 1st read = read through 2nd read = read and highlight what they don’t know or understand 3rd read = identify the goal 4th read = identify supporting details, formulas, or other info needed to answer the problem

  4. Word Problems Goal (purpose) = 1 point Supporting details = 1 point Show work = 2 points Answer in sentence form = 1 point

  5. Journal Writing • Writing to learn math • Grading the math, not the writing • Get kids to write daily • Engages everyone • Easy to differentiate • Emphasizes vocabulary • Show me what you know • Good formative assessment

  6. Types of Writing Descriptive Procedural “Explain how you would…” More organized Summarizes a process Don’t have to write every step 5-10 points Can move on to other types at any time • “Tell me what you know about…” • Types 1 and 2 (may be easier to give a # of things, not lines in math) • Describes an idea/concept • 5 points • Build habit and stamina • Should master descriptive before moving on to other types of writing

  7. Types of Writing Conceptual Creative Expressive Word splashes Student created word problems Poems/mnemonic devices • “How do you know…” • Conveys understanding • Explains the what and why • 10+ points

  8. Resources Writing Reading Tips for reading mathematics Principles for students reading math textbooks Chunking a word problem • Strategies to incorporate writing • Sample Collins types ones and twos • Sample prompts to assess disposition, learning and process • Vocabulary activities • RAFT (role, audience, format, topic)

  9. Everyday Uses of Math http://everydaylife.globalpost.com/use-mathematics-everyday-life-14225.html http://www.learner.org/interactives/dailymath/ http://www.educationworld.com/a_curr/curr148.shtml http://weusemath.org/?didyouknow=math-matters-in-real-life

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