Chinese and English Mathematics Language: The Relation between Linguistic Clarity and Mathematics Performance.

Han, Yi; Ginsburg, Herbert P.

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ERIC Number: EJ638181

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2001

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Chinese and English Mathematics Language: The Relation between Linguistic Clarity and Mathematics Performance.

Han, Yi; Ginsburg, Herbert P.

Mathematical Thinking and Learning, v3 n2-3 p201-20 2001

Reports on the clarity rating of Chinese, English, and "Chinglish" (Chinese words translated into English) mathematical words. The inherent compound word structure of the Chinese language seems well suited to portray mathematical ideas. Examines the relations among the clarity of Chinese mathematical terms, U.S. urban junior high school students' Chinese reading ability, and their mathematics performance. (Author/MM)

Descriptors: Chinese, Communication (Thought Transfer), Language Usage, Mathematical Linguistics, Mathematics Achievement, Mathematics Instruction, Secondary Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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