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.
3D Shape means three-dimensional, or having three
dimensions. For example, a box is three-
dimensional; it is solid, and not thin like a piece of
paper. It has volume, a top and bottom, left and
2 right (sides), as well as a front and back.

5E Model Engage, Explore, Explain, Elaborate, and Evaluate.

3
accommodation A room, group of rooms, or building in which
4 someone may live or stay.
assimilation The process of taking in and fully understanding
5 information or ideas.
cardinality The number of elements in a set or other grouping,
6 as a property of that grouping.
centration In children at an early stage of cognitive
development: the tendency to focus attention
exclusively on a single salient feature of an object or
situation, and neglect other relevant features; an
7 instance of this.

8 Classification (Science process skill)

Cognitive constructivism focus on individual internal constructions of

knowledge.
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communicating (Science process skill) Students learn how oral and written communication
10 are used in science.
concept idea of something formed by mentally combining all
its characteristics or particulars; a construct.
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12 conceptual subitizing
conclusion (Scientific method) Your conclusions summarize how your results
support or contradict your original hypothesis:
Summarize your science fair project results in a few
13 sentences.
Concrete operational stage a child is capable of performing a variety of mental
operations and thoughts using concrete concepts.
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concrete pictorial abstract learning progression is a three step instructional approach that has been
found to be highly effective in teaching math
15 concepts.
conservation the action of conserving something, in particular
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Constructivist method Constructivist teaching is based on the belief that
learning occurs as learners are actively involved in a
process of meaning and knowledge construction as
opposed to passively receiving information.
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controlling variables (More complex science process skill)
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data facts and statistics collected together for reference
19 or analysis.
disequilibrium a loss or lack of equilibrium or stability, especially in
20 relation to supply, demand.
equilibrium a state in which opposing forces or influences are
21 balanced.
estimation a rough calculation of the value, number, quantity,
22 or extent of something.
Formal Operations Stage is marked by an increase in the ability to think in
abstract terms and develop egocentrism, and also
to reason, argue, and plan
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hypothesis (Scientific method) is the initial building block in the scientific method.
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25 hypothesizing (More complex science process skill)

inferring (science process skill) The ability to make good observations is also
essential to the development of the other science
process skills: communicating, classifying,
measuring, inferring, and predicting.
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informal experience is any learning that is not formal learning or non-
formal learning, such as self-directed learning or
27 learning from experience.
inquiry-based learning (IBL) is a form of active learning that starts by posing
28 questions, problems or scenarios
learning cycle is a concept of how people learn from experience.
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logical grouping logical data group Data derived from several
30 sources Same as view.

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measuring ascertain the size, amount, or degree of (something)
by using an instrument or device marked in
31 standard units.
measuring (science process skill) using standard measures or estimations to describe
specific dimensions of an object or event.
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33 more knowledgeable other

naturalistic experience Informal Learning Experiences. a. Experiences
initiated by the adult as the child is engaged in a
34 naturalistic.

35 observing (science process skill)

one to one correspondence Another method of establishing a one-to-one
correspondence between A and B is to define a one-
36 to-one function.

37 perceptual subitizing
predicting (science process skill) Predicting is closely related to other process skills
such as observing, inferring, and classifying.
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pre-operational stage The preoperational stage is the second stage in
39 Piaget's theory of cognitive development

40 Principles of School Mathematics

process skill Observing - using the senses to gather information
41 about an object or event.
rational counting refers to a child's ability to assign a number to the
42 objects she is counting.
reversibility is part of the concrete operational stage, the
understanding that numbers and objects can
change and then return to their original state.
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rote counting is the simplest number concept that children
develop, and it merely consists of counting numbers
44 sequentially.
scaffolding a temporary structure on the outside of a building,
made of wooden planks and metal poles, used by
workmen while building, repairing, or cleaning the
45 building.
science process skill Observing - using the senses to gather information
46 about an object or event.

47 scientific method

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Sensory motor stage The sensorimotor stage is the first of the four stages
Piaget uses to definecognitive development.
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49 seriation
social constructivism s a sociological theory of knowledge according to
which human development is socially situated and
knowledge is constructed through interaction with
50 others.
Sorting arrange systematically in groups; separate
51 according to type.
52 spatial awareness is the ability to be aware of oneself in space.
Standards for School Mathematics are guidelines produced by the National Council of
53 Teachers of Mathematics
structured experience is not open-ended for the students to totally define
54 out of their own experience.
student- directed inquiry engages students in actively developing their
understanding of science through authentic
55 scientific endeavors.
teachable moment an event or experience which presents a good
opportunity for learning something about a
56 particular aspect of life.
teacher- directed inquiry Structured inquiry, sometimes referred to as
directed inquiry, is a guided inquiry mainly directed
57 by the teacher.
testable question (comparative more testable, superlative most
58 testable) Susceptible to being tested.
volume the amount of space that a substance or object
occupies, or that is enclosed within a container.
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zone of proximal development The zone of proximal development, often
abbreviated as ZPD, is the difference between what
a learner can do without help, and what they can't
60 do.

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