🛠️ Strategy: Pre-Teaching Math Vocabulary

Quick Summary & Support Profile

• Target Goal: Eliminating language barriers in math problem solving and word problems.
• Category: Academic / Executive Functioning / Writing
• Target Attributes: Literacy & Phonological Scaffolding • AAC & Augmentative Communication • Working Memory & Processing Speed

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📋 EA Field Guide (How to Implement)

🎒 Materials & Location

• Where are the physical tools stored? Visual math dictionary, picture-word flashcards, desk vocabulary strip.
• Digital links/files to print replacements:

🚶‍♂️ Step-by-Step Routine

1. Pre-Lesson Warm-Up: 5 minutes prior to the math lesson, review 2-3 key target terms (e.g., 'sum', 'difference', 'product').
2. Visual Association: Pair each word with its mathematical symbol and a visual drawing on a desk reference strip.
3. Application: During the lesson, prompt the student to match highlighted word problem terms to their desk strip.

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🚨 Troubleshooting & Avoidance (When things go wrong)

• If the student confuses operational terms: Keep the visual symbol (e.g., + or ×) prominently color-coded on the vocabulary card.
• What NEVER to do: Do not assume a student understands terms like 'altogether' or 'remainder' without explicit visual confirmation.
• Signs of frustration: Blank staring when reading word problems. Highlight vocabulary words in yellow first.

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📊 Live Classroom Performance

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