Measurement Vocabulary
Ways to Teach Vocabulary
On-Line
1. Math is Fun is an online resource for learning math vocabulary. On the website you can click on the Measure tab on the top of the page which will take you to a page that focuses on our current unit on measurement. Once there, you can choose from a variety of topics, such as Length, Volume, Weight, Time, Money, etc. Within those pages, you can see definitions, examples, activities, and great visuals. One of the activities has the student measure objects found in their home. Students can see pictures, read, experiment and ultimately learn all about measurement. The link is http://www.mathsisfun.com/definitions/index.html?PHPSESSID=47a8a6efff8253d04222284822316c60
2. A Maths Dictionary For Kids is another website created by Jenny Eather. She provides definitions, examples, activities, and ways to practices all sorts of mathematical topics. This website is very interactive and fun for students. They can experiment with different measurement activities and take quizzes to see if they understand that topic. They link is http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/dictionary.html
On Paper
1. One way to learn and expand vocabulary is by using a Frayer model or a four-square. An example of the format can be seen below. A piece of paper is folded into fours and then a circle is drawn in the middle of the paper. The vocabulary word is placed in the middle circle. In the first box the vocabulary word is defined. In the second box characteristics and/or attributes are listed. An example of the term is shown in the third box, which could be a example problem or a picture. In the last box non examples are shown which allows students to compare the correct and incorrect examples to then gain a deeper understanding. This activity is a great way for students to expand their vocabulary by explaining or expressing the term in several different ways which allows for more practice mathematically and a stronger vocabulary in literacy.
On-Line
1. Math is Fun is an online resource for learning math vocabulary. On the website you can click on the Measure tab on the top of the page which will take you to a page that focuses on our current unit on measurement. Once there, you can choose from a variety of topics, such as Length, Volume, Weight, Time, Money, etc. Within those pages, you can see definitions, examples, activities, and great visuals. One of the activities has the student measure objects found in their home. Students can see pictures, read, experiment and ultimately learn all about measurement. The link is http://www.mathsisfun.com/definitions/index.html?PHPSESSID=47a8a6efff8253d04222284822316c60
2. A Maths Dictionary For Kids is another website created by Jenny Eather. She provides definitions, examples, activities, and ways to practices all sorts of mathematical topics. This website is very interactive and fun for students. They can experiment with different measurement activities and take quizzes to see if they understand that topic. They link is http://www.amathsdictionaryforkids.com/dictionary.html
On Paper
1. One way to learn and expand vocabulary is by using a Frayer model or a four-square. An example of the format can be seen below. A piece of paper is folded into fours and then a circle is drawn in the middle of the paper. The vocabulary word is placed in the middle circle. In the first box the vocabulary word is defined. In the second box characteristics and/or attributes are listed. An example of the term is shown in the third box, which could be a example problem or a picture. In the last box non examples are shown which allows students to compare the correct and incorrect examples to then gain a deeper understanding. This activity is a great way for students to expand their vocabulary by explaining or expressing the term in several different ways which allows for more practice mathematically and a stronger vocabulary in literacy.
2. Another way to learn vocabulary is to make posters or papers to illustrate the meaning of measurement vocabulary. This will help the student not only understand the meaning, but it will allow them to visually show it to someone else so they can understand. an example might be writing the word liter inside a liter of soda. Another example is writing the word ruler inside a drawing of a ruler. Students can even collect the objects after their pictures are created to physically touch them and explore the vocabulary terms more. It is an interactive and creative way for the student to learn vocabulary and visually associate them with everyday objects.
Online Vocabulary Game
Harcourt School Publishers has a website with several games relating to measurement. One game is called Length Strength: Centimeters. In this game you must move a ruler to measure an object. The student then has to count how many centimeters the object is. They write the measurement in the box provided. If you are correct you continue on through the game. If incorrect, you try again. This game teaches children not only about measuring objects in centimeters, but also how to manipulate a ruler and where to begin on the ruler. This game has great visuals and sounds that make it fun and entertaining. Learning measurement can be fun! The link is http://www.harcourtschool.com/hspmath/ca/topics/measurement.html
Harcourt School Publishers has a website with several games relating to measurement. One game is called Length Strength: Centimeters. In this game you must move a ruler to measure an object. The student then has to count how many centimeters the object is. They write the measurement in the box provided. If you are correct you continue on through the game. If incorrect, you try again. This game teaches children not only about measuring objects in centimeters, but also how to manipulate a ruler and where to begin on the ruler. This game has great visuals and sounds that make it fun and entertaining. Learning measurement can be fun! The link is http://www.harcourtschool.com/hspmath/ca/topics/measurement.html
Literacy Standard:
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.3
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.
CCSS.ELA-LITERACY.L.2.3
Use knowledge of language and its conventions when writing, speaking, reading, or listening.