Teaching Mathematics to English Language Learners (Teaching English Language Learners Across the Curriculum)

Kersaint, Gladis,Thompson, Denisse R.,Petkova, Mariana

ISBN 10: 0415957893 / ISBN 13: 9780415957892

Published by Routledge, 2008

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Synopsis:

Teaching Mathematics to English Language Learners provides simple and straightforward advice on how to teach mathematics to the English Language Learners in the classroom. The authors offer context-specific strategies for everything from facilitating classroom discussions with all students, to reading and interpreting math textbooks, to tackling word problems. A fully annotated list of math web and print resources completes the volume, making this a valuable reference to help mathematics teachers meet the challenges of including all learners in effective instruction.

About the Author:

Gladis Kersaint is Associate Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of South Florida.

Denisse R. Thompson is Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of South Florida.

Mariana Petkova is a doctoral student in Mathematics Education at the University of South Florida and a high school mathematics teacher in Hillsborough County.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Teaching Mathematics to English Language ...
Publisher: Routledge
Publication Date: 2008
Binding: paperback
Condition: Good