Teaching Mathematics to English Language Learners

<p>Today's mathematics classrooms increasingly include students for whom English is a second language. <em>Teaching Mathematics to English Language Learners </em>provides readers a comprehensive understanding of both the challenges that face English language learners (ELLs) and ways in which educators might address them in the secondary mathematics classroom. Framed by a research perspective <em>Teaching Mathematics to English Language Learners</em> presents practical instructional strategies for engaging learners that can be incorporated as a regular part of instruction. 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.</p><p>Features and updates to this new edition include:</p><ul> <p> </p> <li>An updated and streamlined Part 1 provides an essential overview of ELL theory in a mathematics specific context. </li> </ul><ul> <p> </p> <li>Additional practical examples of mathematics problems and exercises make turning theory into practice easy when teaching ELLs</li> </ul><ul> <p> </p> <li>New pedagogical elements in Part 3 include tips on harnessing new technologies discussion questions and reflection points.</li> </ul><ul> <p> </p> <li>New coverage of the Common Core State Standards as well as updates to the web and print resources in Part 4. </li> </ul>