Learning Mathematics in a Second Language: Some Cross-Cultural Issues.

Berry, John W.

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ERIC Number: EJ325797

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Publication Date: 1985

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Learning Mathematics in a Second Language: Some Cross-Cultural Issues.

Berry, John W.

For the Learning of Mathematics, v5 n2 p18-23 Jun 1985

The focus is on aspects of learning and teaching mathematics in which the "distance" between the mother tongue of the learner and the language which dictated the design of the curriculum plays a major role. Illustrations concern students in Botswana. (MNS)

Descriptors: Cross Cultural Studies, Curriculum Development, Developing Nations, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematical Linguistics, Mathematics Curriculum, Mathematics Education, Mathematics Instruction, Models, Second Language Instruction

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers

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Audience: Practitioners

Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Botswana

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