Math+Word+Walls

The following was originally published March 6, 2011 at @http://democlassroomsharing.blogspot.com/2011/03/math-word-wall.html

There are many purposes of a word wall: - get students to spell a word correctly - convey meaning of a word - increase student vocabulary

=__**Kindergarten (Angelo Mizzi, Bendale JPS)**__= Angelo has several word walls in his classroom. Each one serves a different purpose.





=__**Grade 3 (Marie Clancy, William Tredway JPS)**__= The purpose of this word wall is clear in its title:

Words were chosen from all five strands:

Examples are given for certain concepts:



The wall is in a prominent place, easily viewed by students.

The above was originally published March 6, 2011 at @http://democlassroomsharing.blogspot.com/2011/03/math-word-wall_06.html

=__Grade 7 (Mike Gordon, JS Woodsworth PS)__ = There are many purposes of a math word wall. Mike's goal in creating his word wall is clear. He wanted to:

1. **Make the word wall accessible by placing in a place where students can reach and read the words.**


 * 2. Attach meaning to each word by including a definition or example.**














 * 3. Make a word wall that is a learning tool, not just a display.**



Mike updates his word wall regularly. Clearly, his challenge is to find room to keep all these words up.

//[|The Guide to Effective Instruction in Mathematics K-6: Volume 3 - Classroom Resources and Management]// suggests that words can be moved and placed in a binder or big book to make room for new words.

This document suggests other considerations when creating a math word wall in your classroom.