LESSON 3 MMW

According to Schiro (1997) one very important element in a student’s mathematical success is his competence to communicate mathematically.

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What is a system used in the field of mathematics to communicate mathematical ideas, concepts, and theories among people?

• Numerical Notation

• Algebraic Symbols

• Mathematical Language

• Logical Proofs

Which of the following are characteristics of mathematics?

• Precise, Concise, Powerful

• Abstract, Random, Ambiguous

• Complex, Unstructured, Vague

• Broad, Inconsistent, Theoretical

Mathematical expressions - states a complete mathematical thought. Mathematical sentence - the noun given to a math object/symbol.

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Mathematical expression - the noun given to a math object/symbol.

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Mathematical sentence - states a complete mathematical thought.

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"Book" is classified as:

• English noun

• Mathematical expression

• English sentence

• Mathematical sentence

"5 + 3" is classified as:

• English noun

• Mathematical expression

• English sentence

• Mathematical sentence

"Happiness" is classified as:

• English noun

• Mathematical expression

• English sentence

• Mathematical sentence

"2x + y" is classified as:

• English noun

• Mathematical expression

• English sentence

• Mathematical sentence