Synopses & Reviews
The population of English Language Learners is increasing in many districts and states. As a result, many teachers need new resources to adapt their teaching of mathematics to support the mathematical learning of students with limited English, and to include them in rigorous instruction. By incorporating multimodal strategies, teachers can more confidently teach standards-based mathematics that can reach all of their students.Through simple, straightforward language and examples, this resource helps teachers develop specialized understanding and strategy knowledge for supporting a high level of mathematics learning along with language acquisition for English Language Learners.
Educators teaching mathematics in contained classrooms, specialized teachers of mathematics in elementary and middle schools, and teachers of English Language Learners can all benefit from this resource. The book also can be used by individual teachers or teacher groups within a pre-service course or a multi-day in-service course.
Synopsis
Strengthen mathematical understandings and academic vocabulary with standards-based strategies
With straightforward language and examples, the authors help teachers develop specialized understanding and knowledge of strategies for supporting a high level of mathematics learning along with language acquisition for ELLs. Providing specific suggestions for teaching standards-based mathematics, this resource:
- Demonstrates how to incorporate ELL supports and strategies through sample lessons
- Uses concrete materials and visuals to connect mathematical concepts with language development
- Focuses on essential mathematical vocabulary
- Includes brief research summaries with rationales for recommended practices
Synopsis
Teachers and math specialists will find ways to incorporate ELL supports and strategies through sample lessons, visuals, and essential vocabulary that connect standards-based mathematical concepts with language development.