Mathematical Thinking and Communication: Access for English Learners

by Jill Neumayer Depiper, Johannah Nikula, Mark Driscoll

Book Overview

Language is deeply involved in learning mathematics as students both communicate and think about mathematical ideas. Because of this, teachers of English learners have particular challenges to overcome. Mathematical Thinking and Communication addresses perhaps the most significant challenge: providing access to mathematics for these students.

For all students--and English learners in particular--access means finding effective, authentic...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0325074771
• ISBN13: 9780325074771
• Release Date: April 2016
• Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 7.3" x 9.1"
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 8