Mathematical Language

It is through language that humans learn. We are social beings and learning is a social activity. Classrooms are complex places of learning.

All learners experience a variety of language demands when participating in mathematics lessons.

Mathematical
Language Demands

There is significant overlap between mathematics and language. As teachers, we have opportunities support mathematical language use throughout our lessons.

Mathematical Language Development occurs
When Students:

When instructional routines focus on students communicating their thinking,

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