Bridging the GapLiteracy and Mathematics.ppt

Bridging the GapLiteracy and Mathematics Cheryl S. Latiolais Literacy Issues Mathematics involves the usage of a very precise and unique language. Literacy Issues Contextually based problems draw from a wide variety of applications which the students may not be familiar with in their own lives. Literacy Issues Teachers of mathematics must actively pursue literacy strategies to assist students in becoming mathematically literate. The Elements of Literacy The Elements of Math Mathematical Reasoning Technology Symbolic representation Tools of measurement What has this got to do with us? In urban settings achievement in literacy and mathematics often lags… Greater incidence of the following contributing factors. Low socio-economic status English as a second language Special education and 504 How do we help all students? Incorporating English Learner Strategies in Mathematics Courses for Teachers. Jacobs Winicki-Landman Mathematics as a Second Language Reform-based curricular materials set mathematics instruction deeply within contextually based problems Wilson, et al Selected Strategies for Mathematics Instruction -Castillo and Peraza Selected Strategies for Mathematics Instruction -Castillo and Peraza Selected Strategies for Mathematics Instruction -Castillo and Peraza Selected Strategies for Mathematics Instruction -Castillo and Peraza Selected Strategies for Mathematics Instruction -Castillo and Peraza Selected Strategies for Mathematics Instruction -Castillo and Peraza Scaffolding Mathematics Instruction -Aida Walqui Scaffolding Mathematics Instruction -Aida Walqui Modeling Scaffolding Mathematics Instruction -Aida Walqui Modeling Bridging Scaffolding Mathematics Instruction -Aida Walqui Modeling Bridging Contextualization Scaffolding Mathematics Instruction -Aida Walqui Modeling Bridging Contextualization Schema Building Scaffolding Mathematics Instruction -Aida Walqui Modeling