Friday, April 15, 2016: 8:00 AM-9:00 AM
2009 (Moscone)
Lead Speaker:
Michael Gilbert
Co-speakers:
Fabián Torres-Ardila
and
Ana Solano-Campos
Word problems can challenge students, especially ELLs. A student's ability to interpret the language in word problems can present a significant obstacle to learning. This session will provide a model for and an effective and relevant framework for modifying linguistically complex tasks while preserving the mathematical content and cognitive demand.
Presentation Format: General Interest / All Audiences Session