Students' needs: 3º ESO Maths.

The aim of this entry is to give a brief explanation about the required contents for Mathematics and specifically for the level of 3º ESO.

According to the Decree 127/2012 these are organized in the following 6 blocks:

Block 1: Common contents.

Block 2:Numbers.

Block 3:Algebra.

Block 4:Geometry.

Block 5:Functions and Graphs.

Block 6:Statistics and probability.


In order to achieve the contents, first of all it is needed that Students are familiarized with the following key terminology:

Key terminology

Addition +	Subtraction -
combined increased total of sum added to together plus	minus less than less fewer than difference decreased take away more than
Multiplication x	Division ÷
multiplied product of times of	divided by into per quotient of percent (divided by 100) out of ratio of

On the other hand, it is also necessary the use of some expressions  for a communicative class. Here there are some examples: 

Teacher:

1.   Let’s call the roll. Is everybody here?

2.   Could you open/close the (door)?

3.   Switch the lights on, please.

4.     Get out your Mathematics book and pencil.

5.     Put all your things away.

6.     Can you lend (him) a (pencil), please?

7.     Has anyone an extra (pencil) for…?

8.     Listen to me, please! Pay attention!

9.     Silence, please! Be quiet!

10. Stop speaking now!

11. Who knows? Hands up!

12. Do you understand me?

13. Right, that’s all for today.

14. Please, line up quietly by the door.

15. Go out to the playground.

 

Students:

  

1.     May I come in, please?

2.     I make my apologies for coming late.

3.     How do you say ……… in English?

4.     Teacher, please!

5.     Can I go to the toilet, please?

6.     Can I drink water, please?

7.     Can I sharpen my pencil, please?

8.     Can you repeat, please?

9.     Can you help me, please?

10. Can I borrow a (pencil), please?

11. Have you got a (pencil)?

12. Thank you . You’re welcome.

13. I know.

14. I don’t understand.
 

If you want more examples have a look at the following link:

http://quizlet.com/18167297/useful-classroom-language-english-spanish-flash-cards/