Teaching Mathematical Word Problems and Vocabulary

to Children who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

This presentation addresses the unique challenges faced by educators when teaching mathematical word problems and vocabulary to students who are deaf or hard of hearing. Techniques and strategies will be discussed, and participants will gain insights into enhancing mathematical language comprehension, particularly within the context of American Sign Language (ASL) and word problem solving.
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Course curriculum

    1. Understanding the Challenges

    2. Teaching Mathematical Word Problems and Vocabulary - Transcript

    3. Teaching Mathematical Word Problems and Vocabulary - PPT Notetaking Sheet

    4. Word Problem Analysis Form

    1. Building Vocabulary Foundations

    1. Visual Learning Techniques

    1. Creating Accessible Assessments

    2. Assessing Understanding

    1. Building Partnerships

    1. Teaching Mathematical Word Problems and Vocabulary to Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing-Quiz

    2. Course Evaluation - Teaching Mathematical Word Problems and Vocabulary to Students who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing

    3. Certificate of Completion

Course Objectives

  • $24.99
  • 12 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content
  • The learner will increase their understanding of mathematical language and its nuances, especially as it pertains to the use of ASL and word problems.
  • The learner will learn how to use a graphic organizer in lessons, that is helpful to students when approaching mathematical word problems.
  • The learner will identify the importance of intentional teaching of mathematical vocabulary, and how this knowledge enables students to better understand word problems.

Your Instructor

Dawn Kidd, Ph.D.

Instructor Dawn Kidd

Dawn Hoyt Kidd retired from the Texas School for the Deaf in 2022 after 30 years. There she taught high school mathematics, served as the curriculum specialist for K-12 mathematics, and taught middle school mathematics. She currently teaches pre-service teachers at the Austin site of Lamar University. She was one of the original members of the DeafTEC project started at the National Technical Institute for the Deaf (NTID) in 2011, and continues to be part of the DeafTEC Resource Center. Her professional interests are providing quality teaching in mathematics and STEM for deaf/hh students, as well as the emphasis of language within math and STEM learning. Outside of the classroom she enjoys kayaking, camping, reading, and mostly her family.

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