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Acquisition of Mathematical Language: Suggestions and Activities for English Language Learners
Cirillo, Michelle; Bruna, Katherine Richardson; Herbel-Eisenmann, Beth
Multicultural Perspectives, v12 n1 p34-41 2010
In this article, we describe aspects of mathematical language that could be problematic to English-language learners, provide recommendations for teaching English-language learners, and suggest activities intended to foster language development in mathematics. (Contains 1 figure.)
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Language Acquisition, English Instruction, Mathematics Teachers, Mathematics Education, Mathematical Concepts, Mathematics Instruction, Symbols (Mathematics), Cooperative Learning
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