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Peer reviewedHanselman, Cheryl A. – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 1997
Discusses the language used in mathematics classrooms and states that appropriate language is based not only on the words we say but also on how those words are being perceived. Indicates that teachers should give students time to develop the meaning of numbers, operations, or problems. (ASK)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Fractions, Jargon, Language of Instruction
Peer reviewedAbraham, Doc; Abraham, Katy – American Biology Teacher, 1993
Presents reasons why jargon should not be used in biology instruction. Argues that more hands-on science activities and relating learning to everyday living needs to occur in the science classroom. (PR)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Elementary Secondary Education, Higher Education
