Full Description
Research-based strategies to reach English learners - now aligned with the Common Core!
Instead of just watching your English learners struggle, ensure that they develop high-level math skills and gain greater fluency in English. Debra Coggins' bestselling book has helped many teachers achieve these intertwined goals by offering strategies that support mathematics learning along with language acquisition for English Learners. Now in its second edition, English Learners in the Mathematics Classroom addresses Common Core requirements, enabling your students to build 21st century skills that will serve them well into the future.
Through this trusted resource, you'll develop specialized teaching strategies that can be adapted across grade levels for students at all stages of English language acquisition. You'll discover
Mathematics lesson scenarios in every chapter, directly connected to the Common Core Standards and the Standards for Mathematical Practice
Instructional approaches that promote participation, hands-on learning, and true comprehension of mathematics concepts that benefit all students
Sample lessons, visuals, and essential vocabulary that connect mathematical concepts with language development
Whether you are rediscovering this book or picking it up for the first time, you'll find standards-based strategies that will enable your English learners to enjoy and master mathematics.
"The ideas and strategies in this book, supported by research and field experiences, will benefit ALL students because they are addressing learning challenges that are common for many learners."
Trudy Mitchell, Middle School Math Consultant
San Diego, CA
"This is by far the best book on designing mathematics instruction for English learners. The short but thorough research reviewed in each chapter gives background for why the teaching tips are so important in developing mathematically literate students."
Dan Battey, Associate Professor
Rutgers University
Contents
Preface
Foreword by Miriam A. Leiva
Introduction
1. Developing Conversational Language: Help English Learners
Talk-to-Learn During Mathematics Lessons
Rationale From Research
Mathematics Teaching Example: Sorting Shapes (Geometric Attributes)
Discussion of the Mathematics Teaching Example
Teaching Tips
Discussion of Conversational Language
Conversational Language Research
2. Developing Academic Language: Develop Mathematics Concepts and Vocabulary for English Learners
Rationale From Research
Mathematics Teaching Example: Number Riddles (Addition and Subtraction Word Problems)
Discussion of the Mathematics Teaching Example
Teaching Tips
Discussion of Academic Language Development
Academic Language Research
Discussion and Project Questions
3. Scaffolding: Give Support for Both Mathematics and Language Learning
Rationale From Research
Mathematics Teaching Example: Table Arrangement Problem
Discussion of the Mathematics Teaching Example
Teaching Tips
Discussion of Scaffolding in Mathematics
Scaffolding Research
Discussion and Project Questions
4. The Role of Concrete Materials: Utilize Objects to Develop Mathematical Understanding for English Learners
Rationale From Research
Mathematics Teaching Example: District Benchmark (Multiply By a Fraction)
Discussion of Mathematics Teaching Example
Teaching Tips
Discussion of Concrete Materials in Mathematics
Concrete Materials Research
Discussion and Project Questions
5. Visual Learning: Provide Mathematical and Organizational Representations As a Regular Component of Instruction
Rationale From Research
Mathematics Teaching Example: How Many Chairs? (Two-Digit Multiplication)
Discussion of Mathematics Teaching Example
Teaching Tips
Visual Learning Research
Discussion and Project Questions
6. Questioning Strategies: Ask Questions to Foster Students' Learning of Mathematics and English
Rationale From Research
Mathematics Teaching Example: Snail Races (Probability)
Discussion of Mathematics Teaching Example
Teaching Tips
Discussion of Questioning Strategies in Mathematics
Questioning in Mathematics Research
Discussion and Project Questions
7. Comprehensible Input: Combine Many Strategies to Develop Mathematics Concepts Through Clear and Effective Instruction
Rationale From Research
Mathematics Teaching Example: Similar Shapes, Multiplicative Scaling, and Proportion
Discussion of Mathematics Teaching Example
Teaching Tips
Discussion of Comprehensible Input in Mathematics
Comprehensible Input Research
Discussion and Project Questions
Appendix
A 1.1 Geometric Shapes
A 3.1 Blank Planning Map
A 3.2 Sample Planning Map
A 6.1 Gameboard for Snail Races
A 6.2 Questions List
References
