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Teaching Mathematics to ELLs (Language Issues (Words and Symbols of…
Teaching Mathematics to ELLs
Language Issues
Words and Symbols of Mathematics
Different use of notation
1,000 vs 1.000
Some words have different meaning depending on the context they are used in.
Addition
Plus
Total
Add
Combine
Sum
Increase by
More than
Subtraction
Less
Take Away
Difference
Subtract
Minus
Can only be acquired in the classroom and not by casual conversation
Teachers do the majority of the talking
Difficult to learn by reading the text book
Technical language in a specialized context
Strategies
Focus on a language objectives in addition to the mathematics content
Cognitive Issues
Can use Reciprocal Teaching
Reading in small groups
Students asked to understand and apply concepts without being fluent in the with English
Sociocultural Issues
Different cultures learn differently
Language barrier
Majority of instruction is verbal
Pedagogical Issuese
Cooperative learning
Use manipulatives to better make academic language connections
Calculators
Rulers
Scales
Numberlines