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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2014 Regional Conference and Exposition: Houston, Texas

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

45- Ensuring Equity in Access for Newcomers

Thursday, November 20, 2014: 9:45 AM-11:00 AM
342 BECF (George R. Brown Convention Center)
Lead Speaker:
Alexa Goldstrom
Co-speakers:
Erick Perez and Rosanny Cuello Ventura

Handouts
  • 45,Goldstrom,EnsuringEquityinAccessforNewcomers.pdf (920.8 kB)
  • Four Step Model Word Problems (1).pdf (262.3 kB)

  • Our challenge is to provide a coherent learning experience for all students, particularly for newcomers. We will share successful strategies to give newcomer students access to mathematics. Our focus is on how access to academic language leads to deep mathematical understanding. We will discuss samples of their work as evidence of our success.

    Presentation Format: 6-8 Gallery Workshop
    Grade Band Audience: 6 to 8

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