Math In Plain English: Literacy Strategies for the Mathematics Classroom

by Amy Benjamin

Book Overview

Do word problems and math vocabulary confuse students in your mathematics classes? Do simple keywords like "value" and "portion" seem to mislead them?

Many words that students already know can have a different meaning in mathematics. To grasp that difference, students need to connect English literacy skills to math. Successful students speak, read, write, and listen to each other so they can understand, retain, and apply mathematics concepts...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1596671866
• ISBN13: 9781596671867
• Release Date: June 2011
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.9" x 9.9"