Making Math Accessible for English Language Learners : Practical Tips and Suggestions, Grades 6-8

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ISBN 10: 1933049421 ISBN 13: 9781933049427

Publisher: Region IV Education Service Center

Synopsis

Making Math Accessible for English Language Learners provides classroom tips and suggestions to strengthen the quality of classroom instruction for teachers. These are based on research in practices and strategies that address the affective, linguistic, and cognitive needs of ELLs. Although the book centers on teaching ELLs, many of the tips and suggestions benefit all students. The book follows case studies of composite student profiles. Throughout the book, readers will find opportunities for reflection to increase personal awareness of both the teacher's role and students' needs. Tasks provide interaction with the content of the book, and hot tips inspire ideas for real-world situations.
Chapter 1: The Challenges Facing English Language Learners and Their Teachers
Chapter 2: Providing Affective Supports for English Language Learners
Chapter 3: Providing Linguistic Supports for English Language Learners
Chapter 4: Providing Cognitive Supports for English Language Learners
Chapter 5: Applying Strategies for A 5E Lesson
Chapter 6: Adapting a Traditional Textbook Lesson
Appendix Selected Glossary
Appendix English/Spanish Cognates in Math
Appendix Sample Responses to Tasks and Reflections
Appendix Reproducibles for Lesson on Proportional Changes in Dimension
Appendix Cooperative Grouping for the ELL Classroom
Appendix A 5E Lesson Plan Template

Edition details

• Publisher: Region IV Education Service Center
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1933049421
• ISBN 13: 9781933049427
• Binding: Unknown Binding