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Math Brochure

The document outlines key command terms used in math assessments and emphasizes the importance of active learning and understanding mathematical principles. It highlights specific teaching practices essential for quality mathematics education and provides study skills and test preparation tips. Additionally, it stresses the cumulative nature of math learning and the necessity of mastering vocabulary and concepts.

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Math Brochure

The document outlines key command terms used in math assessments and emphasizes the importance of active learning and understanding mathematical principles. It highlights specific teaching practices essential for quality mathematics education and provides study skills and test preparation tips. Additionally, it stresses the cumulative nature of math learning and the necessity of mastering vocabulary and concepts.

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Command Terms Process Standards !

Students should be familiar with the following


common key terms used in math assessments.
These are specific teaching practices and
principles that are essential for a high-quality
How to Succeed
• Calculate: Obtain a numerical answer showing
the relevant stages in the working.
mathematics education for all students according
to the National Council of Mathematics. in Mathematics
• Problem Solving: Applying appropriate
• Determine: Obtain the only possible answer. strategies based on information provided,
referenced, recalled, or developed.
• Draw: Represent by means of a labelled,
accurate diagram or graph, using a pencil. • Reasoning & Proof: Making and investigating
mathematical conjectures.
• Explain: Give a detailed account, including
reasons or causes. • Communication: Organizing mathematical
thinking clearly and coherently.
• Estimate: Obtain an approximate value.
• Connections: Recognizing, making,and using
• Find: Obtain an answer, showing relevant
connections between mathematical ideas.
stages in the working.
• Representations: Creating and using multiple
• Identify: Provide an answer from a number of
representations to organize, record, and
possibilities.
communicate mathematical ideas.
• Justify: Give valid reasons or evidence to
support an answer or conclusion.

• Show: Give the steps in a calculation or


derivation.

• Simplify: Rewrite an expression in the simplest


form. It can no longer be added, subtracted,
multiplied or divided.

• Solve: Obtain the answer(s) using algebraic


and/or numerical and/or graphical methods.

• State: Give a specific name, value or other


brief answer without explanation or calculation.

• Verify: Provide evidence that validates the


result.
Math is not a Spectator Sport! Study Skills and Test Prep
Be an Active Learner • Actively participate in class by focusing, taking
good notes, asking questions and staying on task.
• You can’t learn math by watching your teacher
work the problem or being partially engaged. • Keep up with your teacher!

• In order to learn math, you must be actively • Do your homework well. Don’t skip questions or
involved in the learning process. Work the get the answer from the back of the book. Try to
problem and re-work it if necessary. write something down or re-work the problem.

Work to Understand the Principles • Redo homework questions without the aid of your
notes or your textbook.
• If you cannot apply the formula to solve new,
unknown problems, then you have not learned • Don’t try to memorize your way through math.
it and you do not know it. Vocabulary is Important Investigate and master the key concepts.

Math is Cumulative • Mathematics is the study of numbers, quantities, • Know your vocabulary, notation and what the
shapes, space, mathematical processes, rules, different commands terms indicate in a question.
• Math is dependent on what you should have and symbols.
learned in your previous class. • Review and practice, practice, practice.
• There are many branches of mathematics and a
• If you have knowledge gaps, address them. large vocabulary associated with this subject. • Note assessment dates and be prepared. You
They won’t magically go away and you won’t study for math by practicing, not reading,
be able to understand or solve problems. • It is important to know the meanings of words and
terms you will encounter as you progress through • Seek extra help, but not the day before the test!
the study of math.

• Use a Frayer Model (see above) to learn


vocabulary terms. Knowing what a term isn’t is as
important as knowing what it is.

• For simpler terms, create flash cards. Index cards


are best for math because typing math can be
frustrating and time consuming.

• Use colour or highlight. This is true for your notes


as well. Not only does this imprint differently on
your brain, but you are already getting organized
to study for your semester exam with helpful
reminders.

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