Minority Students & English Language Learners

• Creating Cultural Relevance in Teaching and Learning Math
  This article explains the rationale behind culturally relevant teaching and shares an educational experience that is aligned with this approach to mathematics teaching.
• Math Learning and the Latino Student
  This article presents elements related to creating effective mathematics learning environments for Latino second language learners based on current research.
• Ninety Percent of the Game is Half Mental
  This article illustrates effective instructional strategies for English Language learners.
• Mathematical Notations and Procedures of Recent Immigrant Students
  This article describes some differences in representations of mathematical concepts and procedures of recent immigrants. It discusses considerations for success of recent immigrants.
• Magic with Mayan Math
  This article provides activities that merge two fascinating mathematical topics: the Mayan system of numeration and magic squares.
• Limited-English Proficient (LEP) Students and Math Understanding
  This article describes problematic issues that teachers and LEP students encounter, effective approaches for teaching mathematics to LEP students, and recommended learning strategies for LEP students.
• “Weigh” to Go! Exploring Mathematical Language
  This article focuses on the dynamics of language in the context of mathematics. The interaction of everyday words and specialized mathematics vocabulary impacts students' development of mathematical understanding.

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