Building Reading Skills in the Mathematics Class.

Hater, Mary Ann; And Others

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Publication Date: 1974

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Building Reading Skills in the Mathematics Class

Hater, Mary Ann; And Others

Arithmetic Teacher, 21, 8, 662-668, Dec 74

Reading mathematics differs from reading prose, and needs special treatment by the teacher. Thirteen necessary skills are described; these include knowing what to read next, using mathematical words, seeing and understanding symbols, reading charts, and searching for meaning. Techniques and activities to enhance these skills are discussed. (SD)

Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Instruction, Mathematical Vocabulary, Mathematics Education, Reading Skills, Symbolic Learning, Teaching Methods

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