Teaching mathematical vocabulary is something that can be easily overlooked.  We want our students to be able to complete the math tasks at hand, but the vocabulary doesn't always seem as important.  Just like with any subject, students cannot learn what is being taught without being able to understand the language of instruction. Before beginning any unit or chapter, preview what you are going to teach to determine the vocabulary that is essential to student's understanding.  Most math curriculums already have these vocabulary words outlined for you. Once you have determined the words that are important for students to become familiar with, you can use the seven strategies below to introduce, model, and reinforce the mathematical vocabulary. 1.  Pre-teach the Vocabulary Consider this a preview of words.  Before you begin teaching the mathematical concepts, have a day where you showcase the words.  Introduce the word, its meaning, and give a br......

I love teaching area and perimeter! These geometry concepts lend themselves to some really fun hands-on activities, which is something I always enjoy! Here are some of my favorite activities to teach area and perimeter: 1. Area and Perimeter Songs Perimeter Around the Area by Bazillion - This one has really cool cats and music. The cats either travel around the perimeter of buildings or stay inside their area.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qU8aWpRd6Qw Area and Perimeter by Flocabulary - This one is a rap and starts off with a Star Wars theme and then travels to Mars! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSVMrPu0__U 2. Area and Perimeter Outdoor Game I try to include movement throughout the day, whenever I can. This is a simple area and perimeter game that could be played either on a blacktop, in the gym, or on a grassy field. The important thing is that there is an obvious perimeter or boundary line around the outside of the square or rectangular ar......