National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2012 Annual Meeting and Exposition

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480- What’s the Problem? Language Demands of Word Problems for ELLs

Friday, April 27, 2012: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
113 A (Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Luciana C. de Oliveira

This presentation identifies some potential language demands of mathematical discourse for English language learners (ELLs). Using two word problems as examples, the presenter will offer a framework for analyzing word problems at elementary school level, to help teachers draw ELLs’ attention to language.

Presentation Format: 3-5 Session
Grade Band Audience: 3 to 5, PreK to 2
Attribute: Equity Strand Presentation

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