Academic language in diverse classrooms. promoting content and language learning / Mathematics, grades 6-8 : Margo Gottlieb, Gisela Ernst-Slavit, series editors ; foreword by Judit N. Moschkovich. - 1 online resource (xx, 160 pages) : illustrations - Gale virtual reference library .

Includes bibliographical references and index.

1. Academic language : a foundation for academic success in mathematics / Margo Gottlieb and Gisela Ernst-Slavit : CCSS for mathematics and related academic language. -- 2. Grade 6 : exploring ossibilities with geometric solids / Amanda Villagomez and Kerri J. Wenger -- 3. Grade 7 : ratios and proportions in everyday life / Zandra de Araujo -- 4. Grade 8 : are they similar or congruent? / Gladis Kersaint.

This book includes grade-specific chapters to model the types of interactions and learning experiences that help students master both math content and academic language. It shows why mastery of academic language is the key to students' academic success.

9781452234830 9781452278100


English language--Study and teaching (Middle school)--Foreign speakers.
English language--Study and teaching (Middle school)--United States.
Language arts--Correlation with content subjects--United States.
Mathematics--Study and teaching (Middle school)--United States.
Multicultural education--United States.

QA13 / .A326 2013

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