Mathematical language analysis · AS 91765
Te tātari i te reo motuhake o tētahi kōrero pāngarau
This standard asks you to show you understand how mathematical language works in a particular context—like a news article, a textbook, or a graph. You need to identify the specific mathematical terms and features being used, explain what they mean, and show how they fit the situation where they're used.
- ·Identify the mathematical language features used in a given text, article, or presentation—things like technical words, symbols, or how ideas are structured
- ·Explain what each mathematical term or feature means and why it's the right choice for that situation
- ·Describe the context where the mathematics is being used—who's communicating, why, and what they're trying to achieve
- ·Discuss how the choice of mathematical language affects how the message comes across to the audience
- ·Show understanding of how grammar, vocabulary, and structure work together in mathematical communication
You identify and explain the main mathematical language features in a text and show how they match the situation where they're used.
You analyse how specific mathematical language choices shape the message and explain why those choices work for that particular context and audience.