Individual Math Anchor Charts (Arabic, Pashto & Swahili)
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Description
These math anchor charts are a communication and language development tool for beginning ESL learners. The content focuses specifically on math-related language, such as shapes, math tools and algebra (e.g. plus, minus) etc. Each anchor chart contains a picture along with the English word and the word/phrase presented in Swahili, Arabic or Pashto. Translated by a native speakers in each language.
*Note: There are separate charts for each language. If you are looking for a chart with multiple languages together, visit the Multi-Lingual Math Anchor Charts (Arabic, Swahili & Swahili).
Have authentic, first-language speaker translations available for another language? Send them to me at exploringeducation01@gmail.com, and I will gladly make a version of the anchor charts (including these additional languages) for you free of charge. Please note that I will then add the translations to this product on TPT through @ExploringEducationCanada.
If you have questions or suggestions on how to improve this resource or encounter an issue, please contact me at Jenny-Lyn@exploringeducation.ca.
Suggested Uses
Beginning ESL learners: Point to the word or phrase they wish to communicate using the pictures and the translated text.
Developing ESL learners: Use the anchor chart to identify the needed English word when communicating verbally with English-speaking educators and peers. They can also use the resource to assist with spelling familiar math words and phrases.
English-Speaking educators & peers: Find the word or phrase using the pictures and the English text, then point to the image when communicating with a ESL learner.
Example Phrases and Vocabulary
*Translated from English into Swahili.
2D shapes: square, rectangle, trapizoid, rhobus, circle, oval, semicircle, cross, triangle, diamond, star, hexagon
Graphs: tally marks, table, title, labels, pictograph, line plot, line graph, x-axis, y-axis, bargraph, vertical, horizontal, pie chart, fraction
Algebra: addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, plus, minus, times, divided by, equal sign, not equal sign, angle bracket, greater than, less than
Fractions: whole, half, third, forth, fifth, sixzth, seventh, eighth, equal, not equal, numerator, denominator,
Probability: impossible, unlikely, possible, equally likely, likely, almost certain, certain, ratio, equivalent ratio ratio table
3D shapes: cube, rectangular prism, sphere, cone, square-based pyramid, triangular-based pyramid, prism, hexagonal-based pyramid, face, edge, vertex, corner
Math tools: clock, calculator, ruler, protractor, hand, dice, counter, blocks, links, dominoes, base ten blocks, tangrams
Directions
- Print on ledger-sized paper, single-sided and (optional) laminate.
- Cut the pages to separate the posters.
- Display on the wall of the classroom individually or attach at the top using two ring clips then hang on the wall with hooks for easy access.
It is possible to print out this resource as a smaller size to create mini flip-books for individual students or on a table. Follow the same instructions as above, but change the paper size when preparing to print the pdf.
Math Anchor Charts
Multi-Lingual Math Anchor Charts (Arabic, Swahili & Swahili)
English Picture Dictionaries
School-related vocabulary separated into themes (e.g. asking for help and school staff etc.)
Pashto - English Picture Dictionary
Urdu - English Picture Dictionary
Swahili - English Picture Dictionary
