Math in English

Dave Boss
Slide 1:
Introduction
• Welcome
• Purpose of the lesson: to
familiarize English
learners with key
terminology used in
mathematics.
Slide 2:
Objective
To understand
and recognize
commonly used
mathematical
terms in
English.
Slide 3: Numbers

• Cardinal numbers: 1, 2, 3, ... Example: "I have

Types of three apples."
Numbers • Ordinal numbers: first, second, third, ... Example:
"He came in second place in the race."

The concept of • Even numbers can be divided by 2 with no

even and odd remainder. Example: 6/2 = 3
• Odd numbers cannot: Example: 7/2 = 3 R1
numbers
Slide 4: Operations

Addition: combining two or more numbers

Example: "2 + 3 = 5"
Subtraction: finding the difference between two
numbers Example: "6 - 4 = 2"
Multiplication: repeated addition or grouping
Example: "2 x 4 = 8"
Division: sharing or dividing into equal parts
Example: "10 ÷ 2 = 5"
 Slide 5: Geometric Shapes

Common geometric shapes

• Circle, Triangle, Square, Rectangle, Pentagon, Hexagon, Octagon
4

5 6 3

2 7
1
Slide 6: Fractions

Key terms
• Numerator: the top number
representing the part being considered
Example: "In the fraction 3/4, 3 is the
numerator."
• Denominator: the bottom number
representing the total number of equal
parts Example: "In the fraction 3/4, 4 is
the denominator."
• Whole: the complete amount or object
Example: "If you have eaten 2 out of 4
slices of pizza, 4 is the whole."
 Slide 7: Decimals

• Examples of decimals (e.g., 0.5, 0.75)

and explain their relationship to
fractions.
• Decimal numbers: 0.5, 0.75, 0.3, ...
Example: "The distance from my house to
school is 2.5 kilometers.“ This means the
same as 2 ½ kilometers from my house
• Place value: the value of a digit based on
its position in a number Example: "In the
decimal number 0.75, 5 is in the
hundredths place."
 Slide 8: Percentages
Percentages and their relation to fractions
and decimals.
• Percentage: a fraction or part of 100
• Example: "25% is the same as one-
fourth or 0.25."
Percentages are used to represent parts of
a whole.
• Whole: the complete amount or
object being referred to
• Example: "If there are 100 students
in a class, 75% of them would be 75
students."
 Slide 9: Equations
Key terms
• Variable: a symbol that represents an
unknown value Example: "In the equation 2x
= 8, x is the variable."
• Constant: a value that does not change
Example: "In the equation 2x = 8, 2 is the
constant."
• Equal sign: shows that two expressions have
the same value Example: "In the equation 2x
= 8, the equal sign (=) indicates that 2x and 8
have the same value."
Slide 10: Word
Problems Examples of common word
problems
• Example: "John has 5 apples.
He gives 2 apples to Mary.
How many apples does John
have now?"
• Example: "In a store, a T-shirt
costs $20. There is a 20%
discount on the T-shirt. How
much will it cost after the
discount?"
Identify keywords and
understand the problem before
solving.
Slide 11: Exercises – Types of Numbers
• On the 1st of July, we celebrate Canada Day with fireworks and parades.
• My sister is turning 16 next week, and we're planning a surprise party for her.
• The marathon runners crossed the finish line one by one, with the 5th runner arriving shortly
after the 4th.
• The tallest building in the city stands at 105 stories, offering breathtaking views from the top.
• We visited a charming little cafe on 3rd Avenue and enjoyed a delicious cup of coffee.
• The teacher assigned a group project to the 7th graders, asking them to work in teams of four.
• The treasure was buried 10 feet underground, marked by an old oak tree near the riverbank.
• The hotel has 20 floors, and our room is on the 15th floor, overlooking the city skyline.
• The 9th of September holds a special place in my heart because it's my wedding anniversary.
• She is the 3rd person to win the prestigious award in the history of our organization.
Slide 12: Exercises - Operations

5+3=8 10 - 4 = 6 2 × 6 = 12 15 ÷ 3 = 5

7+2-3= 4×3+2 20 ÷ 5 - 2 8 × (4 - 2)
6 = 14 =2 = 16

9+6÷3 (12 - 4) ×
= 11 2 = 16
Slide 13: Exercises - Shapes

5 6 3

2 7
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Slide 14: Exercises
– Fractions
Slide 15: Exercises - Decimals

134.456 453,768.5 26,900 0.23487 1.2435887

1,212,354,989,786.4 0.004578 125. 47.980

Slide 16: Exercises - Percentage

54 is what percentage of 100?

½ = _____ %?

20 is what 80% of what

number?

25% = what fraction?

0.87 is equal to what %?

15/60 = what %?
Slide 17: Exercises - Equations

2x + 3y =
2x = 10 3y - 5 = 7 x + y = 12 4x - 2y = 8
15

2y + 4 = 3x + 2y = 2x + 2y =
x-3=7 5x - 3y = 9
10 18 10
Slide 18: Exercises – Word Problems
1. John has 5 apples. He gives 2 apples to Mary. How many apples does John have now?
2. A pizza is divided into 8 equal slices. Sally ate 3 slices. How many slices are left?
3. Sarah has 12 marbles. She gives 4 marbles to her friend. How many marbles does Sarah have left?
4. A box contains 20 chocolates. If 8 chocolates are eaten, how many chocolates are left in the box?
5. A bookstore has 30 books on a shelf. If 10 books are sold, how many books remain?
6. Lisa has 15 stickers. She gives 7 stickers to her brother. How many stickers does Lisa have now?
7. There are 16 students in a class. If 5 students are absent, how many students are present?
8. A bag contains 25 candies. If 12 candies are taken out, how many candies are left in the bag?
9. Tim saves $10 each week. After 6 weeks, how much money will he have saved?
10.A toy store sells 8 toys every day. How many toys will they sell in a week?