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 A shape with only two dimensions (such as width
1 and height) and no thickness.
2 3D Shape is any shape or object that takes up air space.
5E Model Is Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, Evaluate.
3
accommodation a convenient arrangement; a settlement or
4 compromise
assimilation the process of taking in and fully understanding
5 information or ideas.
cardinality the number of elements in a set or other
6 grouping, as a property of that grouping
centration When a child focuses on the most obvious
aspect of something without considering the
7 finer complexities.
Classification (Science process skill) making groupings and sorting real objects
8
Cognitive constructivism Information that can be immediately understand
and use cannot be given. Learners must
9 construct their own knowledge.
communicating (Science process skill) describing phenomena, giving out and
receiving information, creating graphs, maps
10
concept a plan or intention.
11
conceptual subsidizing the ability to recognize the number of briefly
12 presented items without counting.
conclusion (Scientific method) a judgement or decision reached by
13 reasoning.
Concrete operational stage cognitive development in which a child is
capable of performing a variety of
mental operations and thoughts
14 using concrete concepts.
concrete pictorial abstract learning progression a highly effective approach to teaching that
develops a deep and sustainable
15 understanding of math.
conservation When a child can recognize and explain the value of
a set despite its visual change in appearance.
16
Constructivist method knowledge construction as opposed to passively
17 receiving information.
controlling variables (More complex science process skill) is the one element that is not changed
18 throughout an experiment
data facts and statistics collected together for
19 reference or analysis.
disequilibrium imbalance between what is understood and what is
20 encountered.
equilibrium is an organism's sense of body movement and
21 position, including their sense of balance.
estimation a rough calculation of the value, number,
22 quantity, or extent of something.

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Formal Operations Stage is the fourth and final stage of Piaget's theory of
cognitive development. The emerging abstract
thought and hypothetical reasoning mark this
23 phase of development.
hypothesis (Scientific method) a supposition or proposed explanation made
based on limited evidence as a starting point for
further investigation.

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hypothesizing (More complex science process skill) statements about the relationship
25 between two variables
inferring (science process skill) making conclusions, generalizations
26
informal experience learning is any learning that is not formal
learning or non-formal learning, such as self-
27 directed learning or learning from experience.
inquiry-based learning (IBL) is a pedagogy which best enables students to
experience the processes of knowledge creation
and the key attributes are learning stimulated
28 by inquiry
29 learning cycle is a concept of how people learn from experience
30 logical grouping . Data derived from several sources Same as view.
measuring ascertain the size, amount, or degree of
(something) by using an instrument or device
31 marked in standard units.
measuring (science process skill) quantifying observations using numbers,
counting, time, distance, volume, size,
temperature
32
more knowledgeable other it refers to someone who has a better
understanding or a higher ability level than the
learner, with respect to a task, process, or
33 concept.
naturalistic experience Those experiences initiated spontaneously by
34 children as they go about their daily activities
observing (science process skill) The simplest observations, made using only
35 the senses.
one to one correspondence being able to match one object to one other
36 object or person.
perceptual subitizing is the ability to recognize the number of
37 briefly presented items without counting.
predicting (science process skill) guessing, deciding in advance what we think
will happen
38
pre-operational stage It follows the sensorimotor stage and occurs
39 approximately between the ages of 2 and 7.
Principles of School Mathematics outlines the essential components of a high-
40 quality school mathematics program.
process skill Skills used to manage and modify actions in the
41 completion of daily living tasks.
rational counting a child's ability to assign a number to the objects
42 is counting

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reversibility The ability to remember what came before in

counting.
43
rote counting is the simplest number concept that children
develop, and it merely consists
44 of counting numbers sequentially.
scaffolding Strategic scaffolding of math instruction is targeted
support for students as they transition from the initial
acquisition of a math concept or skill to independent
45 mastery.
science process skill Observing - using the senses to gather
46 information about an object or event.
scientific method a method of procedure that has characterized
47 natural science
Sensory motor stage is the first of the four stages Piaget uses to
48 define cognitive development.
49 Seriation
social constructivism is a sociological theory of knowledge according
to which human development is socially situated
and knowledge is constructed through
50 interaction with others.
Sorting arrange systematically in groups; separate
51 according to type.
spatial awareness also involves understanding the relationship of
52 these objects when there is a change of position.
Standards for School Mathematics are guidelines produced by the National Council of
Teachers of Mathematics setting forth
53 recommendations for mathematics educators.
structured experience means experiential, supervised, in-depth. learning
experiences that are designed to. offer students
54 the opportunity to more fully.
student- directed inquiry is a more scientifically literate student able to
propose explanations and evaluate results based
55 on evidence.
teachable moment an event or experience which presents a good
opportunity for learning something about a
56 particular aspect of life.
teacher- directed inquiry directions to come up with a specific endpoint or
57 product.
testable question are those that can be answered through
58 hands-on investigation by the student.
volume the amount of space that is contained within an
59 object or solid shape.
zone of proximal development often abbreviated as ZPD, is the difference
between what a learner can do without help and
60 what he or she cannot do.

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