being a role model-use correct mathematical language yourself
giving pupils the opportunity to improve their answers so that correct terminology is used
listening to what pupils say and gently challenging the incorrect use of terms
encouraging learners to give full rather than brief answers
explaining new vocabulary when the need arises, so that learners see how it is used in context
knowing the difference between a mistake and a misconception
making sure that all pupils can pronounce the new vocabulary and put it into different sentences.
missing out the verbs in 'cloze' exercises rather than the nouns. Children have to think harder about the way the ideas inter-relate
displaying mathematical vocabulary around the classroom
having interesting displays in the classroom to encourage pupils to think and wonder about mathematics
ensuring pupils get the opportunity to revisit and consolidate familiar terms
providing opportunities for pupils to engage in mathematical dialogue
once pupils have had the opportunity to engage in mathematical dialogue, ask them to improve a paragraph of writing about a mathematical topic
asking pupils to write their own explanations of mathematical ideas.