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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2014 Annual Meeting and Exposition

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

603- The Language of Mathematics: English Language Learners Talk about Math

Saturday, April 12, 2014: 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
214 (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Susan M. Kontos


This presentation will highlight the findings of a study that examined the discourse English language learners engage in during problem-solving sessions and explored how meaning is made as they work through nonroutine word problems. Educators will learn how to support the language needs of these students and will gain strategies to scaffold the academic language in the classroom.

Presentation Format: 3-5 Session
Grade Band Audience: 3 to 5, 6 to 8

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