Supporting English Language Learners in Math Class, Grades K-2

Supporting English Language Learners in Math Class, Grades K-2
Author: Rusty Bresser
Publisher: Math Solutions
Total Pages: 218
Release: 2009
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0941355845

An interactive resource designed to help schools implement effective instructional practices that create sustainable results for English language learners. These research-based materials assist educators with simultaneously developing students' mastery of mathematics and their academic language development.--from package.

Supporting English Language Learners in Math Class

Supporting English Language Learners in Math Class
Author: Rusty Bresser
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009-04-15
Genre: English language
ISBN: 9781935099079

This multimedia resource helps schools implement effective instructional practices that create sustainable results for English language learners. The research-based materials in this program assist educators with simultaneously developing students’ mastery of mathematics and their academic language proficiency. The components include a DVD with real-life footage of teachers and students in action, a two-book series describing best practices for teaching mathematics to English language learners and a Facilitator’s Guide with materials for follow-up coaching including questions to guide viewing and reading, activities and reproducibles.

Teaching Math to Multilingual Students, Grades K-8

Teaching Math to Multilingual Students, Grades K-8
Author: Kathryn B. Chval
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 317
Release: 2021-01-07
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1071810839

Using strengths-based approaches to support development in mathematics It’s time to re-imagine what’s possible and celebrate the brilliance multilingual learners bring to today’s classrooms. Innovative teaching strategies can position these learners as leaders in mathematics. Yet, as the number of multilingual learners in North American schools grows, many teachers have not had opportunities to gain the competencies required to teach these learners effectively, especially in disciplines such as mathematics. Multilingual learners—historically called English Language Learners—are expected to interpret the meaning of problems, analyze, make conjectures, evaluate their progress, and discuss and understand their own approaches and the approaches of their peers in mathematics classrooms. Thus, language plays a vital role in mathematics learning, and demonstrating these competencies in a second (or third) language is a challenging endeavor. Based on best practices and the authors’ years of research, this guide offers practical approaches that equip grades K-8 teachers to draw on the strengths of multilingual learners, partner with their families, and position these learners for success. Readers will find: • A focus on multilingual students as leaders • A strength-based approach that draws on students’ life experiences and cultural backgrounds • An emphasis on maintaining high expectations for learners’ capacity for mastering rigorous content • Strategies for representing concepts in different formats • Stop and Think questions throughout and reflection questions at the end of each chapter • Try It! Implementation activities, student work examples, and classroom transcripts With case studies and activities that provide a solid foundation for teachers’ growth and exploration, this groundbreaking book will help teachers and teacher educators engage in meaningful, humanized mathematics instruction.

English Learners in the Mathematics Classroom

English Learners in the Mathematics Classroom
Author: Debra Coggins
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 136
Release: 2014-08-19
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1483331792

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

English Language Learners in the Mathematics Classroom

English Language Learners in the Mathematics Classroom
Author: Debra Coggins
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 145
Release: 2007-01-30
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1452282501

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

Culturally Responsive Teaching

Culturally Responsive Teaching
Author: Geneva Gay
Publisher: Teachers College Press
Total Pages: 321
Release: 2010
Genre: Education
ISBN: 0807750786

The achievement of students of color continues to be disproportionately low at all levels of education. More than ever, Geneva Gay's foundational book on culturally responsive teaching is essential reading in addressing the needs of today's diverse student population. Combining insights from multicultural education theory and research with real-life classroom stories, Gay demonstrates that all students will perform better on multiple measures of achievement when teaching is filtered through their own cultural experiences. This bestselling text has been extensively revised to include expanded coverage of student ethnic groups: African and Latino Americans as well as Asian and Native Americans as well as new material on culturally diverse communication, addressing common myths about language diversity and the effects of "English Plus" instruction.

Educating English Language Learners

Educating English Language Learners
Author: Fred Genesee
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 10
Release: 2006-01-16
Genre: Psychology
ISBN: 1139448986

The book provides a review of scientific research on the learning outcomes of students with limited or no proficiency in English in U.S. schools. Research on students in kindergarten to grade 12 is reviewed. The primary chapters of the book focus on these students' acquisition of oral language skills in English, their development of literacy (reading & writing) skills in English, instructional issues in teaching literacy, and achievement in academic domains (i.e., mathematics, science, and reading). The reviews and analyses of the research are relatively technical with a focus on research quality, design characteristics, and statistical analyses. The book provides a set of summary tables that give details about each study, including full references, characteristics of the students in the research, assessment tools and procedures, and results. A concluding chapter summarizes the major issues discussed and makes recommendations about particular areas that need further research.

Every Math Learner, Grades K-5

Every Math Learner, Grades K-5
Author: Nanci N. Smith
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 305
Release: 2017-02-01
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1506390315

Differentiation that shifts your instruction and boosts ALL student learning! Nationally recognized math differentiation expert Nanci Smith debunks the myths surrounding differentiated instruction, revealing a practical approach to real learning differences. Theory-lite and practice-heavy, this book provides a concrete and manageable framework for helping all students know, understand, and even enjoy doing mathematics. Busy K-5 mathematics educators learn to Provide practical structures for assessing how students learn and process mathematical concepts Design, implement, manage, and formatively assess and respond to learning in a standards-aligned differentiated classroom; and Adjust current instructional materials to better meet students' needs Includes classroom videos and a companion website.

Academic Language in Diverse Classrooms: Mathematics, Grades K–2

Academic Language in Diverse Classrooms: Mathematics, Grades K–2
Author: Margo Gottlieb
Publisher: Corwin Press
Total Pages: 201
Release: 2013-02-27
Genre: Education
ISBN: 1452278008

Help your students unlock important mathematical concepts! If you’ve ever watched a student struggle with learning math concepts, you know that academic English can sometimes create stumbling blocks to understanding. To grasp complicated concepts, build skills, and demonstrate achievement, students need to master academic language in math. The Common Core and ELD standards provide pathways to academic success through academic language. Using an integrated Curricular Framework, districts, schools and professional learning communities can: Design and implement thematic units for learning Draw from content and language standards to set targets for all students Examine standards-centered materials for academic language Collaborate in planning instruction and assessment within and across lessons Consider linguistic and cultural resources of the students Create differentiated content and language objectives Delve deeply into instructional strategies involving academic language Reflect on teaching and learning Each grade-specific chapter models the types of interactions and learning experiences that help students master both math content and academic language. This essential book shows you why mastery of academic language is the key to students’ academic success. "With growing numbers of English Language Learners in our classrooms, teachers need to be able to help students as they learn academic vocabulary and concepts. This series offers teachers a practical support, complete with abundant rubrics and detailed plans for teaching math vocabulary!" —Renee Peoples, Teacher Swain County Schools, Bryson City, NC