When students possess strong math vocabulary knowledge, they are more likely to perform better academically in math (Stevens, E.A., & Mowbray, M.H., 2024). The language in math can be complicated for students due to the multiple meanings of terms within math, as well as in other content areas and everyday English conversation. Teaching essential math vocabulary through explicit instruction leads to an increase in the use of math language in the classroom, enabling students to explain mathematical concepts and relationships more effectively. The math vocabulary map routine is an instructional strategy to use in the classroom to teach math vocabulary. Download the resource for full details on using the instructional strategy.
