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1803 Vocabulary Terms
These terms are in no particular order; however all must be defined as a part of the set-exercises assessment task.
Term Definition
2D Shape Shapes with two-dimensions that can be drawn on a flat surface such as paper. Ex:
1 square, rectangle.
2 3D Shape Solid shapes that has three-dimensions. Ex: cube, cone.
5E Model An instructional method that leads to successful lesson plans and helping students
3 to construct their own knowledge from experiences and new ideas.
4 Accommodation Replace previous experiences and knowledge with new information and ideas.
Assimilation Its an adaptation process, Taking new information or experiences and add them to
5 our previous knowledge.
Cardinality Telling how many things are in set. When counting a set of objects the last number
6 in the counting sequence names the quantity for that set.
Centration When a child focuses on the most obvious aspect of something without considering
7 the finer complexities. Over time children learn to consider the entire situation.
Classification (Science Making groupings and sorting real objects
8 process skill)
Cognitive constructivism Cognitivist teaching methods aim to assist students in assimilating new information
to existing knowledge, and enabling them to make the appropriate modifications to
9 their existing intellectual framework to accommodate that information.
Communicating (Science Describing phenomena, giving out and receiving information, creating graphs, maps
10 process skill)
Concept Its the building block of knowledge it allows people to organize and categorize
11 information.
Conceptual subtilizing The ability to see a big amount of objects or numbers and know how many there
12 are without counting.
Conclusion (Scientific The summary of the experiment stating if the hypothesis was correct or not.
13 method)
Concrete operational stage Its the third stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development. This period spans
the time of middle childhood and is characterized by the development of logical
14 thought.
Concrete pictorial abstract It is a three step instructional approach that has been found to be highly effective in
15 learning progression teaching math concepts.
Conservation When a child can recognize and explain the value of a set despite its visual change
16 in appearance.
Constructivist method Constructivist teaching method is based on constructivist learning theory. This
theoretical framework holds that learning always builds upon knowledge that a
17 student already knows.
Controlling variables (More Determining which variables in an investigation should be studied or should be
complex science process controlled to conduct a controlled experiment.
18 skill)
Data Facts that can be analyzed or used in an effort to gain knowledge or make decisions
19 information.
Disequilibrium The inability to fit new information into our schema. When you come across
20 information or experiences that do not fit into your current knowledge base.
Equilibrium 1-When a child's existing schemas are capable of explaining what it can perceive
around it.
21 2-When a person's background knowledge allows him or her to deal with most new
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3- When children have gathered enough information to satisfy their curiosity and to
create a new concept.
22 Estimation A rough calculation of the value, number, quantity, or extent of something.
Formal Operations Stage Its the fourth and final stage of Piaget's theory of cognitive development. The
emerging abstract thought and hypothetical reasoning mark this phase of
23 development.
Hypothesis (Scientific A number of guesses to the answer.
24 method)
Hypothesizing (More 1- Devising a statement based on observations that can be tested by experiment.
complex science process 2-A temporary solution in the absence of complete evidence. Students generally
skill) make explanations basing on preliminary experiences. They may not be able to
make broad statements. So when an experience is given the students will give
25 explanations.
Inferring (science process Making conclusions, generalizations.
26 skill)
informal experience When the child chooses the activity and action, but with adult intervention at some
27 point.
inquiry-based learning (IBL) Inquiry-Based Learning (IBL) is an approach to teaching and learning in which the
student being the active participant while the teachers role is decentralized
characterizes the classroom environment. This pedagogy builds on guided
28 discovery, a descendant of the ancient Socratic approach to teaching.
learning cycle Its a learning cycle that inquiry based learning depends on, It made of five phases
29 starting with ask, investigate, create, discuss and reflect
30 logical grouping Classifying things depending on logic.
31 measuring Finding a number that shows the size or amount of something.
measuring (science process Quantifying observations using numbers, counting, time, distance, volume, size,
32 skill) and temperature.
more knowledgeable other Its someone or something that is perceived to have better skill or understanding of
33 a task, process, or concept.
34 naturalistic experience Those experiences which the child controls choice and action.
observing (science process Using the five senses to gather information.
35 skill)
one to one correspondence 1-Understanding that one group has the same number of things as another group
2-A situation in which the members of one set (call it A) can be evenly matched
36 with the members of a second set (call it B).
37 perceptual subitizing Recognizing a number without using other mathematical processes.
predicting (science process Guessing, deciding in advance what we think will happen.
38 skill)
pre-operational stage The second stage of Piagets stages of cognitive development, It begins around age
2 as children start to talk and last until approximately age 7. During this stage,
39 children begin to engage in symbolic play and learn to manipulate symbols.
Principles of School The essential components of a high-quality school mathematics program. It
Mathematics emphasizes the need for well-prepared and well-supported teachers and
administrators, and it acknowledges the importance of a carefully organized system
40 for assessing students learning and a programs effectiveness.
41 process skill Skills used to manage and modify actions in the completing of daily living tasks,

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such as pacing oneself, choosing and using appropriate tools to complete a task, or
organizing a task into a logical sequence for successful completion.
42 rational counting Attaching a number name to each object counted
reversibility The ability to remember what came before in counting.
43
44 rote counting Reciting the names of the numerals in order from memory.
scaffolding 1-Vygotsky defined it as the role of teachers and others in supporting the learners
development and providing support structures to get to that next stage or level.
2-Support mechanism that helps a learner successfully perform a task within his or
45 her (ZPD).
46 science process skill Skills that allow students to process new information through concrete experiences.
scientific method The scientific method is defined as a method of research in which a problem is
identified, relevant data is gathered, a hypothesis is formulated from this data, and
47 the hypothesis is empirically tested.
Sensory motor stage The first stage of Piagets stages of cognitive development. It starts from 0 to 2
48 years. Children at this age begin to learn about the world by using their senses.
49 seriation Term used by Piaget that means ordering
social constructivism Cognitive learning theory that emphasizes the importance of social interactions in
50 developing concepts.
51 Sorting To arrange or group in a special way (such as by size, type or alphabetically).
52 spatial awareness Its the ability to be aware of oneself in space.
Standards for School The guidelines produced by the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics,
Mathematics setting forth recommendations for mathematics educators. They form a national
vision for preschool through twelfth grade mathematics education in the US and
53 Canada.
structured experience Experiential, supervised, in-depth. Learning experiences that are designed to. Offer
54 students the opportunity to more fully. Explore career interests within one or more.
student- directed inquiry 1-Type of learning that depends on students learning through investigating.
55 2-Students view themselves as learners in the process of learning.
teachable moment An event or experience, which presents an excellent opportunity for learning
56 something about a particular aspect.
teacher- directed inquiry 1-A type of inquiry that the teacher works only as a facilitator.
57 2-The teacher reflects on the purpose and makes plans for inquiry learning.
testable question Its a testable question means that when you have an experiment that you want to
58 ask a question about then you can be able to test your hypothesis and get a result.
59 volume The amount of 3-dimensional space an object occupies. Capacity.
zone of proximal The area where the child is operating independently in mental development and
development where she might go with assistance or scaffolding from an adult or a more mature
60 child.

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