Vocabulary Builders in Sign Language: Math

An introduction to sign vocabulary that is specific to math. Many interpreters, teachers, and students are unfamiliar with specialized sign vocabulary because the concepts occur infrequently in daily communication. In this video a Deaf professional signs vocabulary related to his field of expertise. The signs being demonstrated are commonly accepted by the Deaf community, but may not be the only sign for a specific word. Signs often vary across the country, so viewers are encouraged to confirm that signs used in this video are those used in their area/region of the country. Where appropriate, more than one sign or combination of signs are demonstrated in this video for the same English word.

This title was produced by Jacksonville State University ( http://jsu.edu ). Thanks to JSU for allowing us to share this resource on our YouTube channel! The "Vocabulary Builders in Sign Language" series is one of many available to registered DCMP members. Visit http://dcmp.org/register.aspx to sign up for a free account today!

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• communication
• jacksonville state university
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• math
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[nicholashartnett]

Very helpful for students wanting to interpret

[ASL8306]

Great thank you!!

[stevopowell]

Very informative.



[Hartmut1940]

Instead of flat hand, better use index finger for circumference, curve or any one-dimensional figures (incl. "parantheses", "parallel"), which would require tracing in the first place. Flat hands are used chiefly for areas, surface or any two-dimensional concepts.

For "median" I use "50 % left, 50 % right" while holding the non-dominant B-hand vertically.

[veganmochi]

I'm an interpreter and for someone who has always been weak in the subject area, this video was extremely helpful. Thanks for posting!