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Strategies for Teaching Mathematics to English Language Learners,…
Strategies for Teaching
Mathematics to English Language Learners
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Teach vocabulary and grammatical structures with the mathematic concepts
Students learn faster when the instruction is focused on academic content
Lessons can have concrete objects, graphics, and hands-on activities reinforcing the concepts
Use consistent formats for assignments, worksheets, and tests.
Use consistent formats for assignments, worksheets, and tests.
Give the students more time to process questions and formulate an answer.
Allow them to talk in their native language if it is necessary to clarify understanding or misunderstandings.
Teach different mathematical vocabulary daily
Talk aloud while solving problems
Give direct instruction and practice in reading and writing word problems.
Create vocabulary cards around the classroom
Word problems
Number lines
Rules
Fraction diagrams
Let students use their own words to communicate
Use daily warm- up activities to assess mastery of concepts from the previous day’s lesson.
Use alternative ways other than written tests for ELL students to show their comprehension (i.e., oral tests, diagrams, drawings).
Find alternate ways other than written tests for ELL students
Do quick checks for understanding every day
Classroom management
Increase comprehension
Assessment Strategies