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Number 10 on my top 10 list is an ESOL strategy checklist. I like this because it allows the educator to make sure they are teaching all children and reaching them in multiple ways.

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I have submitted this format to help teaching interns with writing lesson plans. I just wish I could find something in this format for all subjects

__ M1. I taught vocabulary using realia and or demonstraion.
__ M2. I related math problems and vocabulary to prior knowledge and background.
__ M3. I taught concrete first then abstract.
__ M4. I applied problems to real life situations.
__ M5. I used manipulatives to intorduce, develop and practice concepts.
__ M6. I used drwaings for word problems.
__ M7. I encouraged students to think aloud when solving word problems.
__ M8. I had students give oral explanations of their thinking.
__ M9. I had studetns write original word problems.
__ M10. I explained directions clearly and repeated key terms and/or words to look for.
__ M11. I encouraged students to do the following when solving word problems:
a) understand the problem, B) find the needed information, c)choose a plan, d) solve the problem.
__ M12. I used calculators to check problems as a group or to assist in calculations.
__ M13. When explaining information, I provided extra clues through the use of visuals, diagrams, captions and labels.
__ M14. I used supplemental materials.
__ M15. I used cooperative learning.
__ M16. I used peer tutoring.
__ M17. I used multisensory experiences.
__ M18. I used computer assisted instruction.
Assessment-
__ M19. Portfolios
__ M20. Modifications to grades
__ M21. Teacher observation
__ M22. Test orally or read test to students
__ M23. Open Book Tests
__ M24. Test Modifications- Multiple choice, matching, True/False, Short Answer
__ M25. Provide word bank for tests

Dawne Golden - Naples, Florida

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Number 9 is Big Ideas Math. I like this because the students are able to compare the English and Spanish definitions and make connections across langagues.

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Quizlet is number eight on my top ten list. I like that this tool gives so much practice to the students who are learning English and math together.

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This tool is number 7 because I live that the students are able to learn together and have fun while learning. They are identifying numbers and symbols to complete the scavenger hunt and that also builds English moral.

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I picked this as number six because I love all of the ideas and tips given in this blog! It really helps me to think about ways to reach higher and lower learners.

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When does 1 + 1 add up to way more than two?

When you combine ESL and math!

Whether you are an ESL teacher adding math to your curriculum or a math teacher with ELL students in your classroom, you are in luck.

Here's why: Teaching two subjects at once isn't the juggling act it sounds like.

In fact, if you have the tools you need to succeed, teaching math and ESL together can be an incredibly rewarding experience, both for you and for your students.

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Why Teach Math in Your ESL Classes

The idea of teaching both ESL and math at the same time might seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, many experts agree that teaching another subject is a great way to enhance ESL teaching.

Content and Language Integrated Learning, also known as CLIL, is a major feature of European instruction and is at the heart of teaching math in your ESL classes. CLIL programs are designed to integrate both language and content learning such that both the content and the language are acquired simultaneously by the student.

Experts and CLIL supporters say that teaching another subject in English, like math or history, rather than teaching straight English, is a great way to improve proficiency in English.

The literature surrounding CLIL details the ways in which language is used in CLIL contexts to learn as well as to communicate, something that it is very important to be mindful of as an ESL math teacher.

Pointers for Teaching Math to ESL Students

No matter what level you are teaching, it's good to remember a few basic rules:

Teach to what your students know, either ESL-wise or math-wise. In other words, use words that your students already know when introducing a new math concept, or review concepts that you know your students know when introducing new English vocabulary.

As much as possible, try to avoid introducing new math concepts and new vocabulary at the same time. If this is unavoidable, do so slowly and be sure to spend an adequate amount of time covering all of the new material.

Speak out loud as you work through the math, explaining what you are doing as you do it, and using the same vocabulary each time whenever possible. For example, say, "I'm adding all of the integers in the ones column. I'm carrying the 1..." This allows students access to the words that they need to solve problems and to explain where they went wrong if needed.

Invite students to participate, ask questions and solve problems themselves as part of the class. The more your students can participate during instruction, the more capable they will be as independent workers during homework assignments, quizzes and tests.

If classes get a little heavy, some fun learning videos and educational content from FluentU always go a long way!For a much-needed break from math and English class, be sure to find some videos for the students. But not to worry, with interactive quizzes and flashcards, the learning will continue!

How to Teach Math to Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced ESL Learners

One of the major issues of teaching math in English class, however, is that math and English levels do not always line up. When you are working within a CLIL structure, often math and English link up fairly well, but if, for example, you have an ELL learner in your mainstream class, you might have to work to accommodate the level of your students.

The following examples assume that your ESL math learners are in a situation similar to that of a CLIL structure, which is to say, their math and English levels line up. However, some of these examples can be adapted for an ELL situation, depending on your creativity.

Teaching Math to ESL Beginners

Beginner ESL math should begin with a short, straight vocabulary lesson. After all, students will need to have access to certain vocabulary words in order to solve even the most basic of problems.

Introduce this vocabulary as early as possible, for example, with a traditional vocab lesson structure, and be sure to come back to it often. You may even want to post often-used words somewhere on your classroom wall for easy access.

Key vocabulary for beginners

Number words, including cardinal (three) and ordinal (third) forms

Words related to basic mathematical operations:

Addition, add, sum, plus

Subtraction, subtract, difference, minus

Multiplication, multiply, product, times

Division, divide, quotient

Equals

How to write and present basic math problems

Once your students have the words that they need, you can begin presenting basic math problems to them.

Consider writing your first problems using both the signs and the actual words for the operations involved, or invite your students to add one or the other. For example, a worksheet could include the following problem:
Four plus six equals
The student would then have to write out the problem as follows before solving it:

4 + 6 =

As students become more advanced, write the problems the opposite way, making the students responsible for transcribing the mathematical symbols into English words before solving the problem.

Math games and activities for beginners

Some of the best ways to reinforce the newly acquired skills of your students is with games and activities. Here are a few of our favorites:

Zip, Zap, Zop. This game is best used with factors, though creative teachers will find ways to use it with a variety of math skills. When used to remember factors, choose an integer-nine, for example-and have students count in a circle.

When a number with the number nine in it (such as 19 or 29) is said, the student who is supposed to say 19 (or 29) will instead say "Zip!" and point to another student, out of order. The counting then continues again.

In the same fashion, students landing on factors of nine, such as three, will say "Zap!" and students landing on numbers for which nine is a divisor, like 27, will say "Zop."

Teaching Math to Intermediate ESL Learners

Take advantage of intermediate learners' increasing levels in both math and English by using more English in the classroom. No longer simply numbers-related, math now becomes just as much about words.

Writing word problems for ESL learners

Word problems are perhaps the best way to allow ESL math learners to progress. After all, where better do English and math meet?

When writing word problems for ESL learners or modifying pre-existing word problems for ESL learners, bear a few key rules in mind:

Keep sentences simple. The math is complicated enough; ESL learners will have a much easier time solving problems if the ideas are presented in simple, declarative sentences.

For example, instead of saying, "If Farmer John has three pigs and two sheep, and both of the sheep have a lamb, how many animals does he have on the farm?" Try, "Farmer John has three pigs, two sheep and two baby sheep (lambs). How many animals are on the farm?"

Offer your students a list of key words. For example, give them a worksheet, having them associate words with the four primary operations:

Addition: sum, plus, and, with, add

Subtraction: minus, difference, lose, remove, take away

Multiplication: times, product, by, multiply, groups

Division: divide, quotient, of, divide

Math games and activities for intermediate learners

Here are some great activities to try with intermediate learners, both in the classroom and for homework.

Creating word problems. Once students have learned about word problems, try helping them write and illustrate their own!

Partner draw. Increase intermediate students' spatial awareness by having students draw a picture and hide it from their partner. Any picture can be used, but encourage students to use geometrical shapes that they know the names of, such as square, rectangle, circle and triangle.

A student may choose to draw a house and a yard with these shapes. Once the drawing is completed, each student describes the picture that he or she drew, using words that both students know. For example, "Draw a square in the center of the page with 4-inch sides, about 1 inch from the bottom. Draw an isosceles triangle on top, with the longest side adjacent to the top edge of the square."

As the student describes his or her picture, his or her partner attempts to replicate it. Encourage students to use words like "parallel," "perpendicular," "at a right angle to," "equilateral," "diameter" and any other geometrical words that you may have introduced in class.

Teaching Math to Advanced ESL Learners

Teaching math to advanced ESL learners can be a real joy. Once the advanced level is reached, logic and language interact in such a way as to give students the tools to begin to really think in English.

Theory and logic-related math for advanced learners

As advanced students begin working on more advanced word problems in English, you can begin introducing some more linguistic elements, particularly with relative clauses. For example:

In six years, Carl's father will be twice as old as Carl will be next year. When Carl's age is added to his father's age, the total is 42. How old are Carl and his father?

These sorts of problems force students to understand all of the information presented before they can even begin, and also help students to work with algebraic equations.

Once your ESL students are at an advanced level, you can use nearly any math resource with them. Just make sure to always provide them with the tools that they need. For example, while many languages use a variation of Latin terms when it comes to algebraic and geometric vocabulary, it's always a good idea to go through the vocab before beginning a unit pertaining to either one of these topics.

Activities for advanced ESL math learners

And as always, be sure to let the level of your students dictate your lessons as much as possible. If you realize that students are already adept at simple word problems, offer them some more advanced ones to tackle. If you realize that the vocabulary of some of your students is lacking, try some vocab exercises before moving on to more advanced math.

By allowing English and math knowledge to build upon one another in the classroom, your experience-and that of your ESL students-will only be richer.

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This resource is number four because I like that it allows students to showcase their work while also speaking using academic English. This is a good way to get students talking and sharing in a safe place.

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Although this is a paid resource it can be a great way to assist English learners in the mathematics classroom. Having students keep an interactive notebook gives them practice with English as well as math concepts. The student could even combine tools to insert a copy of what they have learned in their native language. This would also be a nice reference tool for the student to look back on as learning continues.

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This resource provides EDITABLE Digital Interactive Notebook Templates that you can create for your students! Designed for Google Classroom and Google Slides.

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Designed to be used as a digital notebook for Math Units!

EDITABLE Pages and Math Manipulatives! Fractions, Circle Fractions, Money, Measurement/Number Lines, Balancing Scale & Weight, Multiplication Table, Place Value, Counters & Frames, and Tally Marks & Dice

Easy for teachers to edit and students to write in!

Fun and colorful interactive notebook templates your students will LOVE!

There are currently 2 formats, 24 editable template interactive notebook pages

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This is in my top 10 at number one because I love that students can look back at their growth and be proud of all the hard work and language learning they have acquired throughout the year.

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This application is a great way to keep students, parents, and teachers connected and a way for students to showcase their work through an online portfolio. This a nice way to build student confidence even in math because they are able to tangibly see their growth and how far they have come in their learning!

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This resource is a great fun way to get students working together to play math games against one another. This means that the students are using content vocabulary and there are games for all grades and ages in many languages. This means that they are given the opportunity to learn in more than one language and way.

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This resource is nice because it allows for a video to be paused and for the student to answer a given question before they can move on. This can help an English learner because they are being given direct instruction and then being allowed to practice new language and problems with math videos.

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This article helps an educator think about how to make math more culturally responsive within a classroom. This can be applied to more than just a math project (as seen within this article). Students need time to see themselves and their real lives represented in the mathematics classroom in order to make math more relevant to them.

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Culturally Responsive Teaching

A middle school math project gives students a chance to apply the skills they learn in class to an issue they care about.

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Contrary to popular belief, math is more than just numbers, algebraic formulas, and ancient algorithms. It can serve as a vehicle to help our students make sense of the world in which we live, but current events and real-world issues have generally been integrated only into subjects such as English, science, and social studies-math has been considered its own little island.

After years of searching for lesson plans and resources that would help me bridge the gap between math and real-world issues, I decided to create my own unit project to do that. I polled my seventh-grade students to find the right topic and created a three-week project that focused on the intersection between law enforcement and communities of color in Boston. Other topics of interest to them included immigration, poverty, homelessness, pollution, and creating more youth jobs in our economy-there are many possibilities for this kind of work.

A 4-Step Process for Connecting Math to Students' Lives

1. Selecting the topic or issue: I started with the idea that the topic would have to be relevant to the racial and cultural composition of my students, and to the communities in which they lived. The best way to select the topic was to ask them what would really matter to them. My students, who were predominantly African American and Latinx, chose the topic of police brutality because it had personally impacted them.

If you try this, choosing the right topic will guarantee a high level of student engagement throughout the project. You can create an interest survey or questionnaire to give your students so they can share in great detail the real-world topics they would like to explore-this might work better than initially asking them to discuss ideas as a whole class, as it takes some pressure off.

Once you've determined the topic, write it up as an open-ended focus question that your students will work toward answering throughout the project. For the topic of police brutality, I worked with my students to come up with the focus question: "Can more diverse police forces prevent instances of racial profiling?"

2. Gathering background information: The next big question for a math teacher is, "What specific data points are needed to effectively answer the focus question?" Since students are going to explore the topic through a mathematical lens, you'll need to consider what quantitative data points they can study in order to draw their own conclusions about the topic.

These data points-statistics, graphical representations, geometric diagrams, or functional relationships, for example-must not only be available for contextualization within the scope of the topic but also accessible to your students so that they can apply the appropriate math skills. My project highlighted national stop and frisk statistics, population data, and demographic data on police officers as data points that would help answer the focus question.

In addition to the quantitative data your students will use in their math work, they need qualitative data-news reports, books, etc.-to more deeply understand the issue they're exploring. In my opinion, gathering this information is the most difficult step of the process because you have to compartmentalize your personal biases, which can influence how your students think about the topic. You need to present the multiple perspectives that people have about the issue so that your students have the information necessary to build background knowledge and develop their own thinking around the issue.

Primary sources are the most reliable information sources to use because they're original and were written or created during the time of the issue. Examples of primary sources include manuscripts, books, newspaper articles, historical documents, videos, photographs, and interviews. In other words-and they'll probably ask-students should not use Wikipedia.

3. Identifying math skills and connecting them to standards: Once you've identified the appropriate data points, you'll want to determine the specific math skills your students will use to analyze the data points and construct mathematical arguments.

The math skills should be developmentally appropriate for the grade level you teach: Recognizing that our racial profiling unit was heavily focused on statistical concepts, I determined that students could analyze the data points using such skills as conversions between rational numbers (decimals, fractions, and percentages), measures of central tendency (mean, median, and mode), and two-way frequency tables.

Next, you'll need to align the math skills you've identified to the appropriate academic standards for your state, whether that's the Common Core State Standards or the academic standards for your state. Identify the standards that best align with the math skills that you expect your students to master for this lesson.

4. Determining the final work product: Finally, in thinking about the product your students will produce, you need to take into account their diverse academic needs. If you teach in an inclusive classroom setting, I highly recommend that you collaborate with the special education teacher on this step. They can assist you in creating a scaffolded or modified version of the final work product that is developmentally appropriate for each individual student receiving instructional support.

For this project, I gave students three options for the final product. They could participate in a whole-class Socratic seminar and engage in dialogue with each other by providing textual and statistical evidence that would support their response to the focus question. The second option was to write a letter to the police commissioner to express their concerns around the issue of racial profiling by law enforcement in Boston, including relevant data to support their argument. The final option was to write a paper stating their argument, with statistical evidence to support it and at least two solutions they thought would address the issue. My students opted for a whole-class Socratic seminar.

Ultimately, the final product should provide multiple access points for the diverse learners in your class and allow them to best demonstrate mastery of math skills and their knowledge of the topic.

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Flipgrid is a great way to get English learners started in speaking using mathematic specific vocabulary. Here they can record a short video and show their work, while talking about the steps that they used to complete this assignment. They can also watch other students videos if they need help understanding how to pronounce a word or remembering a content specific word. This tool will be especially helpful as the learners start to boost thier speaking confidence and abilities.

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This strategy sheet helps the instructor to ensure that they are teaching the English learner in many ways. We have to keep in mind that students do not learn in a "one-size-fits-all" manor and by using a checklist such as this one we can ensure we are reaching more English learning students.

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I have submitted this format to help teaching interns with writing lesson plans. I just wish I could find something in this format for all subjects

__ M1. I taught vocabulary using realia and or demonstraion.
__ M2. I related math problems and vocabulary to prior knowledge and background.
__ M3. I taught concrete first then abstract.
__ M4. I applied problems to real life situations.
__ M5. I used manipulatives to intorduce, develop and practice concepts.
__ M6. I used drwaings for word problems.
__ M7. I encouraged students to think aloud when solving word problems.
__ M8. I had students give oral explanations of their thinking.
__ M9. I had studetns write original word problems.
__ M10. I explained directions clearly and repeated key terms and/or words to look for.
__ M11. I encouraged students to do the following when solving word problems:
a) understand the problem, B) find the needed information, c)choose a plan, d) solve the problem.
__ M12. I used calculators to check problems as a group or to assist in calculations.
__ M13. When explaining information, I provided extra clues through the use of visuals, diagrams, captions and labels.
__ M14. I used supplemental materials.
__ M15. I used cooperative learning.
__ M16. I used peer tutoring.
__ M17. I used multisensory experiences.
__ M18. I used computer assisted instruction.
Assessment-
__ M19. Portfolios
__ M20. Modifications to grades
__ M21. Teacher observation
__ M22. Test orally or read test to students
__ M23. Open Book Tests
__ M24. Test Modifications- Multiple choice, matching, True/False, Short Answer
__ M25. Provide word bank for tests

Dawne Golden - Naples, Florida

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I have submitted this format to help teaching interns with writing lesson plans. I just wish I could find something in this format for all subjects __ M1. I taught vocabulary using realia and or demonstraion.__ M2. I related math problems and vocabulary to prior knowledge and background.__ M3.

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Hooda Math has a selection of math games that are in Spanish with the hope of boosting math skills and making connections between English and Spanish vocabulary concepts. After the students feel confident with their language connections they can play the same game in English to bridge vocabulary skills.

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Play Spanish Games on Hooda Math. Our unblocked addicting Spanish games are fun and free. Also try Hooda Math online with your iPad or other mobile device.

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Fun Brian is a great game-based learning website because all of the games can be played in many languages. These games are interactive and help students to practice math (and other) skills in their own language with the hope of the student beginning to feel confident enough to play the same games in English/

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Nearpod is helpful for English learners because they are able to have the lesson in front of them and can interact in a low-risk environment. This is also helpful for the teacher because they are able to see the student misconceptions/growth and host small groups/implicit instruction accordingly.

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Nearpod: Foster a love of learning in every student

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Create active learning experiences students can’t wait to be a part of.

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Integrating Language while Teaching Mathematics  - PDF Book

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Integrating Language while Teaching Mathematics  - PDF Book

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This PDF book helps give math teachers in the classroom. This book gives helpful links and tips for successfully teaching all of the students in your mathematics classroom, not just the ones who already know English.

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Quizlet is a good tool for English learners because they are able to use flash cards to help them practice both English language and problems. They can also use tools such as spell it and quiz to make sure the truly understand the problems and the content vocabulary. The student can make this, the teacher can make it, or they can use a pre-made set of vocabulary cards to assist them in their learning!

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ESL + Math = An Incredible Combination for Meaningful, Fun Language Learning 

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ESL + Math = An Incredible Combination for Meaningful, Fun Language Learning 

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In this blog, Emily Monaco takes the time to list out many resources and ideas to assist the English Language learner in the classroom while learning math. She includes ideas for both lower and higher level learners!

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When does 1 + 1 add up to way more than two?

When you combine ESL and math!

Whether you are an ESL teacher adding math to your curriculum or a math teacher with ELL students in your classroom, you are in luck.

Here's why: Teaching two subjects at once isn't the juggling act it sounds like.

In fact, if you have the tools you need to succeed, teaching math and ESL together can be an incredibly rewarding experience, both for you and for your students.

Download: This blog post is available as a convenient and portable PDF that you can take anywhere.Click here to get a copy. (Download)

Why Teach Math in Your ESL Classes

The idea of teaching both ESL and math at the same time might seem daunting, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, many experts agree that teaching another subject is a great way to enhance ESL teaching.

Content and Language Integrated Learning, also known as CLIL, is a major feature of European instruction and is at the heart of teaching math in your ESL classes. CLIL programs are designed to integrate both language and content learning such that both the content and the language are acquired simultaneously by the student.

Experts and CLIL supporters say that teaching another subject in English, like math or history, rather than teaching straight English, is a great way to improve proficiency in English.

The literature surrounding CLIL details the ways in which language is used in CLIL contexts to learn as well as to communicate, something that it is very important to be mindful of as an ESL math teacher.

Pointers for Teaching Math to ESL Students

No matter what level you are teaching, it's good to remember a few basic rules:

Teach to what your students know, either ESL-wise or math-wise. In other words, use words that your students already know when introducing a new math concept, or review concepts that you know your students know when introducing new English vocabulary.

As much as possible, try to avoid introducing new math concepts and new vocabulary at the same time. If this is unavoidable, do so slowly and be sure to spend an adequate amount of time covering all of the new material.

Speak out loud as you work through the math, explaining what you are doing as you do it, and using the same vocabulary each time whenever possible. For example, say, "I'm adding all of the integers in the ones column. I'm carrying the 1..." This allows students access to the words that they need to solve problems and to explain where they went wrong if needed.

Invite students to participate, ask questions and solve problems themselves as part of the class. The more your students can participate during instruction, the more capable they will be as independent workers during homework assignments, quizzes and tests.

If classes get a little heavy, some fun learning videos and educational content from FluentU always go a long way!For a much-needed break from math and English class, be sure to find some videos for the students. But not to worry, with interactive quizzes and flashcards, the learning will continue!

How to Teach Math to Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced ESL Learners

One of the major issues of teaching math in English class, however, is that math and English levels do not always line up. When you are working within a CLIL structure, often math and English link up fairly well, but if, for example, you have an ELL learner in your mainstream class, you might have to work to accommodate the level of your students.

The following examples assume that your ESL math learners are in a situation similar to that of a CLIL structure, which is to say, their math and English levels line up. However, some of these examples can be adapted for an ELL situation, depending on your creativity.

Teaching Math to ESL Beginners

Beginner ESL math should begin with a short, straight vocabulary lesson. After all, students will need to have access to certain vocabulary words in order to solve even the most basic of problems.

Introduce this vocabulary as early as possible, for example, with a traditional vocab lesson structure, and be sure to come back to it often. You may even want to post often-used words somewhere on your classroom wall for easy access.

Key vocabulary for beginners

Number words, including cardinal (three) and ordinal (third) forms

Words related to basic mathematical operations:

Addition, add, sum, plus

Subtraction, subtract, difference, minus

Multiplication, multiply, product, times

Division, divide, quotient

Equals

How to write and present basic math problems

Once your students have the words that they need, you can begin presenting basic math problems to them.

Consider writing your first problems using both the signs and the actual words for the operations involved, or invite your students to add one or the other. For example, a worksheet could include the following problem:
Four plus six equals
The student would then have to write out the problem as follows before solving it:

4 + 6 =

As students become more advanced, write the problems the opposite way, making the students responsible for transcribing the mathematical symbols into English words before solving the problem.

Math games and activities for beginners

Some of the best ways to reinforce the newly acquired skills of your students is with games and activities. Here are a few of our favorites:

Zip, Zap, Zop. This game is best used with factors, though creative teachers will find ways to use it with a variety of math skills. When used to remember factors, choose an integer-nine, for example-and have students count in a circle.

When a number with the number nine in it (such as 19 or 29) is said, the student who is supposed to say 19 (or 29) will instead say "Zip!" and point to another student, out of order. The counting then continues again.

In the same fashion, students landing on factors of nine, such as three, will say "Zap!" and students landing on numbers for which nine is a divisor, like 27, will say "Zop."

Teaching Math to Intermediate ESL Learners

Take advantage of intermediate learners' increasing levels in both math and English by using more English in the classroom. No longer simply numbers-related, math now becomes just as much about words.

Writing word problems for ESL learners

Word problems are perhaps the best way to allow ESL math learners to progress. After all, where better do English and math meet?

When writing word problems for ESL learners or modifying pre-existing word problems for ESL learners, bear a few key rules in mind:

Keep sentences simple. The math is complicated enough; ESL learners will have a much easier time solving problems if the ideas are presented in simple, declarative sentences.

For example, instead of saying, "If Farmer John has three pigs and two sheep, and both of the sheep have a lamb, how many animals does he have on the farm?" Try, "Farmer John has three pigs, two sheep and two baby sheep (lambs). How many animals are on the farm?"

Offer your students a list of key words. For example, give them a worksheet, having them associate words with the four primary operations:

Addition: sum, plus, and, with, add

Subtraction: minus, difference, lose, remove, take away

Multiplication: times, product, by, multiply, groups

Division: divide, quotient, of, divide

Math games and activities for intermediate learners

Here are some great activities to try with intermediate learners, both in the classroom and for homework.

Creating word problems. Once students have learned about word problems, try helping them write and illustrate their own!

Partner draw. Increase intermediate students' spatial awareness by having students draw a picture and hide it from their partner. Any picture can be used, but encourage students to use geometrical shapes that they know the names of, such as square, rectangle, circle and triangle.

A student may choose to draw a house and a yard with these shapes. Once the drawing is completed, each student describes the picture that he or she drew, using words that both students know. For example, "Draw a square in the center of the page with 4-inch sides, about 1 inch from the bottom. Draw an isosceles triangle on top, with the longest side adjacent to the top edge of the square."

As the student describes his or her picture, his or her partner attempts to replicate it. Encourage students to use words like "parallel," "perpendicular," "at a right angle to," "equilateral," "diameter" and any other geometrical words that you may have introduced in class.

Teaching Math to Advanced ESL Learners

Teaching math to advanced ESL learners can be a real joy. Once the advanced level is reached, logic and language interact in such a way as to give students the tools to begin to really think in English.

Theory and logic-related math for advanced learners

As advanced students begin working on more advanced word problems in English, you can begin introducing some more linguistic elements, particularly with relative clauses. For example:

In six years, Carl's father will be twice as old as Carl will be next year. When Carl's age is added to his father's age, the total is 42. How old are Carl and his father?

These sorts of problems force students to understand all of the information presented before they can even begin, and also help students to work with algebraic equations.

Once your ESL students are at an advanced level, you can use nearly any math resource with them. Just make sure to always provide them with the tools that they need. For example, while many languages use a variation of Latin terms when it comes to algebraic and geometric vocabulary, it's always a good idea to go through the vocab before beginning a unit pertaining to either one of these topics.

Activities for advanced ESL math learners

And as always, be sure to let the level of your students dictate your lessons as much as possible. If you realize that students are already adept at simple word problems, offer them some more advanced ones to tackle. If you realize that the vocabulary of some of your students is lacking, try some vocab exercises before moving on to more advanced math.

By allowing English and math knowledge to build upon one another in the classroom, your experience-and that of your ESL students-will only be richer.

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The Approachable Guide to Teaching Math in ESL Classes

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When does 1 + 1 add up to way more than two? When you combine ESL and math! Whether you are an ESL teacher adding math to your curriculum or a math teacher with ELL students in your classroom, you are in luck. Here's why: Teaching two subjects at once isn't the juggling act it sounds like.

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Microsoft Math is a great tool to supplement English learners because it allows students to see step by step solutions in many translated options. This can help a student who might be struggling with processing academic English translate those concepts into their native language and boost their confidence in math through further understanding.

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Microsoft Math Solver - Math Problem Solver & Calculator

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Online math solver with free step by step solutions to algebra, calculus, and other math problems. Get help on the web or with our math app.

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This website includes PDFs to both English and Spanish learning for math, including numbers and shapes. This allows for English learners to feel more included and build confidence in a whole group setting by having their language represented throughout the lesson.

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Make Connections includes nine months of short activities in English and Spanish to use at interest centers such as art, fine motor, and science. Each month offers more challenge, so use them in order.

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Big Ideas Math allows students to view mathematics definitions in both English and another language of choice. This can help the English learning student make connections between their language and English in math terminology.

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Big Ideas Math - Multilanguage Glossary - Middle School Math Terms

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Big Ideas Math - Multilanguage Glossary - Middle School Math Terms

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This youtube channel has the same format as the original Khan Academy (an online math help video page) and puts them in Spanish. This is helpful because students can take a concept that they are about to learn about and be pre-taught in Spanish what they are about to learn whole group or it can be used to supplement what they learned whole group for a higher EL student.  It also gives prompts at the end of each video to further student learning and practice.

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khan academy español química física matemática khanacademy

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Es nuestra misión acelerar el aprendizaje de estudiantes de todas las edades. Con esto en mente, queremos compartir nuestro contenido con todos aquellos que lo puedan encontrar útil. Los videos han sido categorizados en las listas de reproducción.

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Prodigy is a free online math games that students can play in Spanish or English. Although there is more play involved in this game students are directly targeted through math skills set by the instructor. This is helpful because students are able to practice math skills, in Spanish if desired, and feel like they are playing a game more than "working/learning".

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Here's how nearly one million teachers use Prodigy in the classroom at no cost!

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Prodigy for Teachers

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Here's how nearly one million teachers use Prodigy in the classroom at no cost! Help students master math standards with a fun and engaging gameplay experience Adjust and align Prodigy's in-game math content with your lesson plans Track student development to decide where to best spend your time No trial period, no hidden costs for educators.