Academic language in diverse classrooms. Mathematics, grades 6-8 : promoting content and language learning / Margo Gottlieb, Gisela Ernst-Slavit, series editors ; foreword by Judit N. Moschkovich
Published
Thousand Oaks, California : Corwin, a SAGE Company, [2013]
Academic language : a foundation for academic success in mathematics / Margo Gottlieb and Gisela Ernst-Slavit -- CCSS for mathematics and related academic language. Grade 6: exploring ossibilities with geometric solids / Amanda Villagómez and Kerri J. Wenger. Grade 7: ratios and proportions in everyday life / Zandra de Araujo. Grade 8: are they similar or congruent? / Gladis Kersaint
Summary
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