Is Mathematics Vocabulary Important? The Mediating Effect of Mathematics Vocabulary on the Relationship between Cognitive Abilities and Mathematics Performance

Abstract

Mathematics vocabulary is an important indicator of mathematical language competence of the student. A desirable mastery of mathematics vocabulary is crucial to mathematical study, based on which, the student builds their understanding of math concepts and develops mathematical thinking. This article is an examination of the effect of mathematics vocabulary on the relationship between general cognitive abilities and mathematics performance, with a sample of 249 third graders from two primary schools in Shanghai.