What Is Key Vocabulary?
For each assignment, Magma automatically generates:
4 vocabulary cards
Each card includes:
a key math term
a student-friendly definition
examples connected to the assignment content
The vocabulary always aligns to the concepts students are about to encounter in the assignment.
How Teachers Use It
Open an assignment.
Navigate to the Launch Tab.
Review the generated vocabulary cards.
Introduce and discuss terms with the class before independent work begins.
Teachers may also encourage students to:
explain terms in their own words
share additional examples
connect vocabulary to prior learning
Lava discussion prompts may also appear to help spark classroom conversation and surface student thinking.
Edit and Customize Key Vocabulary
The Launch Tab automatically generates key mathematical vocabulary based on the assignment. Teachers can now customize these vocabulary cards to better support their instructional goals.
How to Edit Vocabulary
Open an assignment and navigate to the Launch tab.
Select Key vocabulary.
Click into a vocabulary card to make changes.
Edit any of the following fields:
Word: Change the mathematical term.
Definition: Customize the explanation using language appropriate for your students.
Examples: Add or revise examples that demonstrate the concept.
To remove a vocabulary card, click the trash icon.
To add a new vocabulary card, click the + icon in an empty slot.
Vocabulary Limits
Each assignment can include up to 4 vocabulary words, with 1–3 examples per word.
Additional Information
Vocabulary is initially generated automatically but can be customized by the teacher.
Changes to the original AI-generated vocabulary cannot currently be reverted.
KaTeX mathematical formatting is not supported in manually edited vocabulary text.
Why Teachers Use Key Vocabulary
Key Vocabulary helps teachers:
introduce important concepts before practice
build shared mathematical language
strengthen conceptual understanding
support student discussion and participation
increase readiness before independent work
Because vocabulary cards are generated automatically, teachers can quickly support academic language development without additional preparation.
Important Notes
Vocabulary cards are generated automatically.
No setup or configuration is required.
Vocabulary aligns to the assignment content.
This feature is designed for teacher-led instruction within the Launch Tab.