The Problem with Math Is English

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A Language-Focused Approach to Helping All Students Develop a Deeper Understanding of Mathematics

By Concepcion Molina

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The Problem with Math Is English reveals how students often grasp math concepts only superficially and demonstrates how teaching the language, symbolism, and representation of mathematics can deepen understanding. It explores core topics such as multiplication, division, fractions, place value, and proportional reasoning, presenting simple yet profound definitions and connections to foster true comprehension in K-12 learners, especially English language learners.
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Ideal for educators teaching K-12 mathematics, particularly those working with English language learners or seeking to enhance conceptual understanding through language and symbolism.

Teaching K-12 math becomes an easier task when everyone understands the language, symbolism, and representation of math concepts Published in partnership with SEDL, The Problem with Math Is English illustrates how students often understand fundamental mathematical concepts at a superficial level.

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Teaching K-12 math becomes an easier task when everyone understands the language, symbolism, and representation of math concepts

Published in partnership with SEDL, The Problem with Math Is English illustrates how students often understand fundamental mathematical concepts at a superficial level. Written to inspire "aha" moments, this book enables teachers to help students identify and comprehend the nuances and true meaning of math concepts by exploring them through the lenses of language and symbolism. It delves into such essential topics as multiplication, division, fractions, place value, proportional reasoning, graphs, slope, order of operations, and the distributive property.

Offers a new way to approach teaching math content in a way that will improve how all students, and especially English language learners, understand math.
Emphasises major attributes of conceptual understanding in mathematics, including simple yet deep definitions of key terms, connections among key topics, and insightful interpretation.

This important new book fills a gap in math education by illustrating how a deeper knowledge of math concepts can be developed in all students through a focus on language and symbolism.

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ISBN: 9781118095706

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 28 September 2012

Country: United States

Imprint: Jossey-Bass Inc.,U.S.

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 173.0mm

Height: 231.0mm

Weight: 431g

Pages: 304

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About the Author

Concepcion Molina, Ed.D., is a program associate with SEDL, a private, nonprofit education research, development, and dissemination corporation based in Austin, Texas. Dr. Molina supports systemic reform efforts in mathematics and works to assist state and intermediate education agencies in their efforts to improve instruction and student achievement.