beginningmathsignals
nounUK /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ mæθ ˈsɪɡnəlz/
US /bɪˈɡɪnɪŋ mæθ ˈsɪɡnəlz/
Beginning math signals are simple signs that show math is about to start.
The teacher used beginning math signals like counting to three before the lesson.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Hand motions or sounds that tell students it is time to begin a math activity.
She clapped twice as beginning math signals for the class to sit down.
3. The first hints in a pattern that help you guess what comes next.
The beginning math signals in the sequence 2, 4, 6 showed the rule was adding two.
4. Early clues in a word problem that tell you which operation to use.
Words like 'in all' are beginning math signals for addition.