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Gomez, Conrado L.; Kurz, Terri L.; Jimenez-Silva, Margarita – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2011
With the ever-changing dynamics of society, teachers are often faced with a classroom of students who have diverse linguistic and academic needs. Research has shown that schools are becoming more linguistically diverse throughout the United States and that English language learners (ELLs) are posing their own sets of challenges for teachers.…
Descriptors: Linguistics, Second Language Learning, Word Problems (Mathematics), English Teachers
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Brown, Clara Lee; Cady, Jo Ann; Taylor, P. Mark – Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School, 2009
This article describes techniques that can be used to enhance mathematics instruction for English language learners. Using the strategies suggested in this article, such as scaffolding instruction and accommodating their linguistic needs, mathematics teachers can help ELLs both succeed and increase their mathematics achievement. (Contains 3…
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods