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Fractions, Factors and Funcions, Oh My! Are my ELs Attaching Meaning to Math Words?

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When you think of “mathematics and language,” words such as Hypotenuse, Polygon, Polynomial, Function, Set, Factor, and so on might come to mind. Specialized words and special ways of using those words are two of the distinguishing characteristics of mathematical language. For mathematics teachers of English Learners, one common question is when and how should I introduce the specialized words that are part of mathematical language?

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Do’s and Don’ts

Fractions, Factors and Funcions, Oh My! Are my ELs Attaching Meaning to Math Words?

Math

This resource provides a series of Do’s and Don’ts, lesson examples, and crucial context to support multilingual learners mathematical language development

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When you think of “mathematics and language,” words such as Hypotenuse, Polygon, Polynomial, Function, Set, Factor, and so on might come to mind. Specialized words and special ways of using those words are two of the distinguishing characteristics of mathematical language. For mathematics teachers of English Learners, one common question is when and how should I introduce the specialized words that are part of mathematical language?

There is not a “one-size-fits” all answer to this question and the ELSF guidelines do not include specific guidance on how to introduce vocabulary. Instead, the ELSF guidelines highlight that curriculum materials and guidance for teachers should include activation of prior knowledge and hands-on applications to “help students make.

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