Provide options for language, mathematical expressions, and symbols
Suggestion for implementing the strategy ‘Provide multiple means of Representation’
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Overview
Overview
Explore the 'language' guideline.
Recognise which approaches and strategies are already part of your practice.
Take note of anything you hadn't considered before.
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Access to new language
Access to new language
Examples of support:
- provide illustrations connected to students’ experiences
- use diagrams and visuals alongside
- pre-teach important concepts and vocabulary
- provide opportunities to build vocabulary together
- encourage use of online dictionaries (for example, maths dictionaries)
- embed glossaries or word definitions within online learning environment
- explicitly teach vocabulary through concrete objects and demonstrations.
Source: Adapted from UDL Supporting diversity in BC schools (opens in a new tab/window)
Understanding across languages
Understanding across languages
Students highlight the need for teachers to focus on supporting understanding when communicating.
Use multiple media
Use multiple media
Felix is a Year 5 student with dyslexia.
Having the option to use video supports his understanding of new concepts.
Reflection questions
Reflection questions
- How will I clarify important vocabulary (for example, embedded support, highlight terms)?
- How will I reduce the barriers for decoding of text (for example, text to speech, digital text)?
- How will I support second language learners?
- What are alternative ways to promote understanding of language (for example, dominant language, link key vocabulary, electronic tools)?
- How will I incorporate multiple media to support understanding of text (for example, animation, storyboard, illustrations, simulations, images, or interactive images)?
Source: Adapted from Arizona Department of Education
Useful resources
Useful resources
Illustrated mathematics dictionary
A online maths dictionary with easy-to-understand definitions, illustrations, and links to further reading.
Publisher: Maths Is Fun
UDL Guideline Language, Math Expressions, Symbols
Supporting resources, including video to support the guideline Language, Math Expressions, Symbols
Publisher: CAST
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