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Strategies for Teaching Mathematics
to English Language Learners
Strategies for Teaching Mathematics
to English Language LearnersPresented by TSUS MELL Initiative
Dr. Leslie Huling
Dr. William Jasper
Dr. Joyce Fischer
Dr. John Beck
January 30, 2007
2007 TASA Midwinter Conference
Austin, Texas
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MELL PartnershipMELL PartnershipMELL is a partnership between Texas State University System, its five member universities, and the Texas Education Agency.Texas State University System Universities
Angelo State UniversityLamar UniversitySam Houston State UniversitySul Ross State UniversityTexas State University–San Marcos
MELL is a partnership between Texas State University System, its five member universities, and the Texas Education Agency.Texas State University System Universities
Angelo State UniversityLamar UniversitySam Houston State UniversitySul Ross State UniversityTexas State University–San Marcos
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A Place to BeginA Place to Begin
Underlying AssumptionsTeachers have very “full plates” and many demandsTAKS standards are substantive and challengingELL students face additional challenges that are currently reflected in TAKS results
Underlying AssumptionsTeachers have very “full plates” and many demandsTAKS standards are substantive and challengingELL students face additional challenges that are currently reflected in TAKS results
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A Place to Begin, ContinuedA Place to Begin, Continued
Underlying AssumptionsTexas educators are working hard to improve the performance of all students, including those who are English Language LearnersEducators are interested in acquiring additional knowledge and skills to better address the needs of ELL students
Underlying AssumptionsTexas educators are working hard to improve the performance of all students, including those who are English Language LearnersEducators are interested in acquiring additional knowledge and skills to better address the needs of ELL students
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MELL’s goal is to help educators better meet the instructional needs of English Language Learners
MELL’s goal is to help educators better meet the instructional needs of English Language Learners
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2005 Mathematics TAKS Scores by Grade Level and Group
2005 Mathematics TAKS Scores by Grade Level and Group
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
State Afr. Am. Hisp White LEP
6 Math(Eng)7 Math8 Math9 Math10 Math11 Math
0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%
State Afr. Am. Hisp White LEP
6 Math(Eng)7 Math8 Math9 Math10 Math11 Math
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Percentages of Students Meeting 2005 Standards on TAKS (Sum of All Grades Tested)
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STATE AFR AM HISP WHITE LEP
Disaggregated Groups
RDG/LAMATHWRITINGSCIENCESOC STUDY
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Achievement in math and science lag behind other academic areas.
Achievement in math and science lag behind other academic areas.
To address this need, TEA has launched a comprehensive math professional development initiative.MELL is one component of this initiative.
To address this need, TEA has launched a comprehensive math professional development initiative.MELL is one component of this initiative.
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Mathematics and ELLS: Different Populations
Mathematics and ELLS: Different Populations
MODERATE EnglishProficiency & MODERATE MathProficiency
MODERATE EnglishProficiency butLIMITED MathProficiency
LIMITED EnglishProficiency BUT MODERATE MathProficiency
LIMITED EnglishProficiency & LIMITED MathProficiencyM
ATH
PR
OFI
CIE
NC
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LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY
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Classrooms as GreenhousesClassrooms as Greenhouses
MELL has posed this question:
“What conditions provide optimal growth for ELL students in mathematics?”
MELL has posed this question:
“What conditions provide optimal growth for ELL students in mathematics?”
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MELL doesn’t have THE answerMELL doesn’t have THE answer
But we do have a current consensus based upon:
review of the researchanalysis of professional development programsteacher input, andprolonged professional dialogue.
But we do have a current consensus based upon:
review of the researchanalysis of professional development programsteacher input, andprolonged professional dialogue.
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MELL Classroom Practices Framework
MELL Classroom Practices Framework
Consists of six components which include enabling practices and indicators.
Learning Atmosphere and Physical EnvironmentInstructional PracticesMathematics Content and CurriculumLanguage PracticesFamily and Community InvolvementAssessment of Student Learning
Consists of six components which include enabling practices and indicators.
Learning Atmosphere and Physical EnvironmentInstructional PracticesMathematics Content and CurriculumLanguage PracticesFamily and Community InvolvementAssessment of Student Learning
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Some Culminating ThoughtsSome Culminating Thoughts
The good news is that the instructional practices that promote ELL success also work well for other studentsHowever, what is optimal for other students may, in fact, be necessary for ELLs as it appears that the success of ELL students (even more so than other students) is highly dependent upon a conducive learning environment
The good news is that the instructional practices that promote ELL success also work well for other studentsHowever, what is optimal for other students may, in fact, be necessary for ELLs as it appears that the success of ELL students (even more so than other students) is highly dependent upon a conducive learning environment
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MELL ProductsMELL ProductsELL Research Synthesis
Reviews the scientifically-based research literature regarding English Language Learners (ELL) and the teaching of mathematics for secondary students (particularly 11th grade students).
A Summary of Mathematics Professional Development Models Used in the State of Texas
Identifies and summarizes twelve models of professional development in mathematics that are used in Texas. Summaries include an overview and an analysis and the format is consistent across models to facilitate comparisons.
ELL Research SynthesisReviews the scientifically-based research literature regarding English Language Learners (ELL) and the teaching of mathematics for secondary students (particularly 11th grade students).
A Summary of Mathematics Professional Development Models Used in the State of Texas
Identifies and summarizes twelve models of professional development in mathematics that are used in Texas. Summaries include an overview and an analysis and the format is consistent across models to facilitate comparisons.
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MELL ProductsMELL ProductsAn Analysis of Existing PD Models
Analysis of each of the 12 identified PD models by identifying components of each that link to the six categories of the Classroom Practices Framework: 1) Learning Atmosphere & Physical Environment; 2) Instructional Practices; 3) Mathematics content & curriculum; 4) Language Practices; 5) Family & Community Involvement; and 6) Assessment of Student Learning.
An Analysis of Existing PD ModelsAnalysis of each of the 12 identified PD models by identifying components of each that link to the six categories of the Classroom Practices Framework: 1) Learning Atmosphere & Physical Environment; 2) Instructional Practices; 3) Mathematics content & curriculum; 4) Language Practices; 5) Family & Community Involvement; and 6) Assessment of Student Learning.
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MELL ProductsMELL ProductsTeachers Guide
A guide designed for teachers to make mathematics more meaningful and understandable for the English Language Learner (ELL). The initial focus of this guide is for grades7-11 and includes general teaching strategies that help the ELL when learning mathematics content.
Teachers GuideA guide designed for teachers to make mathematics more meaningful and understandable for the English Language Learner (ELL). The initial focus of this guide is for grades7-11 and includes general teaching strategies that help the ELL when learning mathematics content.
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MELL ProductsMELL ProductsMELL Quick Start Module
A professional development tool designed to explore the issues surrounding the teaching of mathematics to English Language Learners and strategies to enhance learning. The module parallels the MELL Classroom Practices Framework and consists of various professional readings, activities, and resources. [The module is offered for graduate credit through Sul Ross State University and a non-credit version is available through the MELL website (www.tsusmell.org)].
MELL Quick Start ModuleA professional development tool designed to explore the issues surrounding the teaching of mathematics to English Language Learners and strategies to enhance learning. The module parallels the MELL Classroom Practices Framework and consists of various professional readings, activities, and resources. [The module is offered for graduate credit through Sul Ross State University and a non-credit version is available through the MELL website (www.tsusmell.org)].
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2006-07 MELL Scope of Work 2006-07 MELL Scope of Work
Expand MELL products to encompass middle school and elementary instruction Critical Campus PartnershipsStatewide Math Professional Development Collaborative
Expand MELL products to encompass middle school and elementary instruction Critical Campus PartnershipsStatewide Math Professional Development Collaborative
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Critical Campus PartnersCritical Campus Partners
A professional development and research project
Assists high school teachers and campus/district leaders in high ELL areasWeek-long summer institutesLearn and practice research-based mathematics instruction for ELLs
A professional development and research project
Assists high school teachers and campus/district leaders in high ELL areasWeek-long summer institutesLearn and practice research-based mathematics instruction for ELLs
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Critical Campus PartnersCritical Campus Partners
Six sites in summer of 2006 - 110 TeachersMcAllen - Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville - Sam Houston State University & Region 6 service centerEl Paso - Sul Ross State UniversitySan Angelo - Angelo State UniversityBrownsville - Texas State University–San MarcosBeaumont - Lamar University
Six sites in summer of 2006 - 110 TeachersMcAllen - Sam Houston State UniversityHuntsville - Sam Houston State University & Region 6 service centerEl Paso - Sul Ross State UniversitySan Angelo - Angelo State UniversityBrownsville - Texas State University–San MarcosBeaumont - Lamar University
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Critical Campus PartnersCritical Campus Partners
Evaluation of Student LearningMeasure student growth in classrooms of CCP teachersCompare to growth in non-CCP teachers
Evaluation of Student LearningMeasure student growth in classrooms of CCP teachersCompare to growth in non-CCP teachers
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Web AddressesWeb Addresses
TSUS MELL Initiativewww.tsusmell.orgTSUS Education Policy Implementation Centerwww.education.txstate.edu/epic
TSUS MELL Initiativewww.tsusmell.orgTSUS Education Policy Implementation Centerwww.education.txstate.edu/epic
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Third Annual MELL Summer Conference
July 6-7, 2007 San Marcos, TX
Conference information and registration available at
www.txstate.edu/continuinged
Third Annual MELL Summer Conference
July 6-7, 2007 San Marcos, TX
Conference information and registration available at
www.txstate.edu/continuinged
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For Additional InformationFor Additional Information
MELL Contact Information:Dr. Leslie Huling, DirectorEducation Policy Information [email protected](512) 716-4531
MELL Contact Information:Dr. Leslie Huling, DirectorEducation Policy Information [email protected](512) 716-4531
