https://padlet.com/kimberly_arfo/xhf6dftlq1a2 Use the pink + sign to add a strategy OR comment on a strategy directly en-us 2016-11-11 01:23:21 UTC 2016-12-04 21:23:20 UTC hello@padlet.com kimberly_arfo https://padlet.com/kimberly_arfo/xhf6dftlq1a2/wish/138292865 Many math words can be confusing for English Learners, especially words like fair, factor, odd, acute, base, ray, key, period, plane, plot, prime, power, range, even, property, root, set, times, unit, value, set, and many more. By having students work with these words, become aware of their different meanings in different contexts and perhaps creating a dual language personal dictionary, students may be much better able to understand the more difficult academic language.]]> 2016-11-17 02:01:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_arfo/xhf6dftlq1a2/wish/138292865 kimberly_arfo https://padlet.com/kimberly_arfo/xhf6dftlq1a2/wish/138902307 To help students in STE Level 1 or 2, providing sentence prompts or sentence stems can really help students to form full ideas when trying to communicate their math thinking orally or in writing.]]> 2016-11-19 23:41:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_arfo/xhf6dftlq1a2/wish/138902307 https://padlet.com/kimberly_arfo/xhf6dftlq1a2/wish/139683399 I think that an important strategy to support ELL learners is collaboration amongst staff and resource people. For example with the help of the itinerant ELL teacher, it is possible to be more aware of where the student is in understanding the language, but also what you can do as a teacher to promote understanding. It allows you to approach the student appropriately, not having unrealistic expectations (too low or high).

]]> 2016-11-24 02:01:01 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_arfo/xhf6dftlq1a2/wish/139683399 https://padlet.com/kimberly_arfo/xhf6dftlq1a2/wish/139992708 Based on the videos from The Learning Exchange, partnering ELL students with students in the class who may be able to draw upon the L1 may allow for easier communication of ideas before transference of these ideas to English. - Salma]]> 2016-11-26 23:52:46 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_arfo/xhf6dftlq1a2/wish/139992708 https://padlet.com/kimberly_arfo/xhf6dftlq1a2/wish/139992794 Another strategy that I thought was interesting  from The Learning Exchange videos was having hand gestures to represent academic words. It reminds me of the AIM method of teaching French where hand gestures and signs are used to build proficiency in FSL. - Salma]]> 2016-11-26 23:55:52 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_arfo/xhf6dftlq1a2/wish/139992794 https://padlet.com/kimberly_arfo/xhf6dftlq1a2/wish/140071069 Many of the strategies in this clip were conducive to a strong math community. I especially liked retelling of ideas to support ELL learners.  This provides the student with an opportunity to test their understanding, and allows for further discussion if the ideas are not on track.
Julie

]]> 2016-11-28 01:48:14 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_arfo/xhf6dftlq1a2/wish/140071069 kendraocolgan https://padlet.com/kimberly_arfo/xhf6dftlq1a2/wish/140361834 One of the clips titled Who Owns the Learning discusses how all students can benefit from listening to each other's ideas. The teacher describes that all students, include ELL students, should have the chance to receive feedback from their peers have opportunities to engage in self reflection. ELLs can expand their abilities related to mathematics by receiving feedback from their peers related to communication as a mathematician. 
-Kendra]]> 2016-11-28 22:55:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_arfo/xhf6dftlq1a2/wish/140361834 https://padlet.com/kimberly_arfo/xhf6dftlq1a2/wish/140570908 This video clip discusses the importance of providing students with a variety of opportunities to show their learning. The tasks that students are asked to do should have a variety of entry points and allow students to show their understand at their own speed. The video emphasis the students should understand that their success in math comes from little snap shots of everything they do. Even if you have difficulty with one task it doesn't mean you are going to fail because one thing isn't your mark, but rather all snap shots throughout the unit show your math journey. 
-Diana]]> 2016-11-29 16:53:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kimberly_arfo/xhf6dftlq1a2/wish/140570908 https://padlet.com/kimberly_arfo/xhf6dftlq1a2/wish/141624559 1) Provide notes with highlighted vocabulary and key concepts rather than having them copying it 
2) Encourage students to read first language texts if available 
3) Teach key vocabulary using a variety of supports (e.g. real objects, models, charts, pictures, diagrams, word cards, picture books, toys, posters, banners) 
4) Allow sufficient time to process and respond and additional time to complete tasks 
5) Provide bilingual/themed/picture dictionaries and/or picture cards to create personal dictionaries 

- Jenna

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