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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2015 Research Conference

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

73- High School Students’ Academic Language Skills in Narrative Solutions

Tuesday, April 14, 2015: 2:45 PM-3:15 PM
Commonwealth Ballroom B (Westin - Boston Waterfront)

 

Lead Speaker:
Woong Lim
Co-Speaker:
Lauren Jeneva Moseley

Full Conference Paper
  • nctm 2015 Lim.pdf (302.3 kB)

  • Description of Presentation:

    This study examines high school students’ (n=18) use of academic language in formal written mathematical solutions. We discuss students' use of linking words, mathematical vocabulary, and syntactic complexity and how these relate to indicators associated with content understanding.

    Session Type: Brief Research Report

    See more of: Brief Research Report