Abstract
Understanding is one of the four key ideas in the Australian Mathematics Curriculum and arguably the pivot on which mathematics depends. This review describes a selection of language strategies that can be used in mathematics classrooms to enhance children’s understanding of mathematical concepts.
The paper argues that enhancing understanding through a focus on language is crucial to aiding students to build a solid foundation of mathematical ideas.
The paper argues that enhancing understanding through a focus on language is crucial to aiding students to build a solid foundation of mathematical ideas.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 4-13 |
| Number of pages | 10 |
| Journal | Australian Journal of Middle Schooling |
| Volume | 19 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| Publication status | Published - Jun 2019 |