For a student to progress in mathematics, several conceptual building blocks must be acquired. Student has difficulty visualizing patterns or the parts of a math problem in his head.
Student has difficulty associating math symbols with the concepts they represent.
Student understands math vocabulary words and is able to build math knowledge through the use of math language. Student is not comfortable using mathematical language, or has difficulty with math vocabulary words. Student has problems transferring concepts learned in the math classroom to real life situations.