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English Learners in the Mathematics Classroom
About this book
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
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Title Page
- Copyright Page
- Contents
- Foreword to the Second Edition
- Preface to the Second Edition
- Acknowledgments
- About the Author
- Introduction ELMC Addresses Implications of the Common Core State Standards for Teaching English Learners Mathematics
- 1 Developing Conversational Language Help English Learners Talk-to-Learn During Mathematics Lessons
- 2 Developing Academic Language Develop Mathematics Concepts and Vocabulary for English Learners
- 3 Scaffolding Give Support for Both Mathematics and Language Learning
- 4 The Role of Concrete Materials Utilize Objects to Develop Mathematical Understanding for English Learners
- 5 Visual Learning Provide Mathematical and Organizational Representations as a Regular Component of Instruction
- 6 Questioning Strategies Ask Questions to Foster Students’ Learning of Mathematics and English
- 7 Comprehensible Input Combine Many Strategies to Develop Mathematics Concepts Through Clear and Effective Instruction
- Appendix
- References
- Index
- Publisher Note