Research in Mathematical Education (한국수학교육학회지시리즈D:수학교육연구)

Korean Society of Mathematical Education (한국수학교육학회)
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Instruction Using Scaffolding for Language Learner Students in Solving Mathematical Word Problems

  • Noh, Jihwa (Department of Mathematics, University of Northern Iowa) ;
  • Warren, Jennifer (Graduate School, University of Northern Iowa) ;
  • Huh, Nan (Graduate School of Education, Kyonggi University) ;
  • Ko, Ho Kyong (Graduate School of Education, Ajou University)
  • Received : 2013.06.08
  • Accepted : 2013.09.30
  • Published : 2013.09.30
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Abstract

Communicating about mathematics is an essential component in learning mathematics and is a key standard for successful learning in a mathematics classroom using stories and storytelling as a catalyst to mathematics instruction. This, however, can make learning math for students with language deficiencies since they are working toward mastering both basic language proficiency as well as the specialized language needed for mathematics. This is a particular concern because the number of students of multicultural families is rapidly increasing. In this paper, we discuss the challenges and complexities of language-deficient students learning math in a classroom where communication is a key standard for successful learning, and suggest implications for teaching, by presenting an USA elementrny teacher's scaffolding to make reading and solving word problems less intimidating for her language learner students as well as native speaking students.

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