No Series: Newcomer Math Instruction (Uncut)

Math.Practice.MP2

Common core State Standards

  • Math:  Math
  • Practice:  Mathematical Practice Standards
  • MP2:  Reason abstractly and quantitatively.


    Mathematically proficient students make sense of quantities and their relationships in problem situations. They bring two complementary abilities to bear on problems involving quantitative relationships: the ability to decontextualize--to abstract a given situation and represent it symbolically and manipulate the representing symbols as if they have a life of their own, without necessarily attending to their referents—and the ability to contextualize, to pause as needed during the manipulation process in order to probe into the referents for the symbols involved. Quantitative reasoning entails habits of creating a coherent representation of the problem at hand; considering the units involved; attending to the meaning of quantities, not just how to compute them; and knowing and flexibly using different properties of operations and objects.

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Math.HSF-IF.C.9

Common core State Standards

  • Math:  Math
  • HSF-IF:  High School: Functions: Interpreting Functions
  • C:  Analyze functions using different representations
  • 9: 
    Compare properties of two functions each represented in a different way (algebraically, graphically, numerically in tables, or by verbal descriptions). For example, given a graph of one quadratic function and an algebraic expression for another, say which has the larger maximum.

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Newcomer Math Instruction (Uncut)

Lesson Objective: This is 34 minutes of authentic teaching, unedited, and without teacher narration.
Grades 9-10 / Math / ELL
34 MIN
Math.Practice.MP2 | Math.HSF-IF.C.9

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Supporting Language & Content Learning in Math

What You'll See:

  • Story cards
  • Math discussion in Spanish
  • T Tables
  • Scaffolding

Discussion and Supporting Materials

5 Comments

  • Private message to Crystelia Rivas

I love how the teacher created small groups for her activity. In a small group setting, students have more opportunities to engage in conversations. This can facilitate language development as they are likely to interact more and practice speaking, listening, and understanding the language in a supportive environment. I also like the task with the story cards. The students can comprehend the numbers and determine whether they are increasing or decreasing even if they are not proficient in the language. Additionally, the cards enhanced the listening and speaking skills of newcomer students.

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  • Private message to Johana Easley

My heart beat increased while watching this demonstration. The teacher' strategies are amazing and students are learning more than math.

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  • Private message to Grace El-Fishawy

I really liked the use of different roles in the small groups. That's somthing you could do in lots of classes not just math.

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  • Private message to Julio Jacobo-Martinez

As a former ELL student, I can really appreciate the strategies Ms. Segura is putting in place during her lesson. Using the students work is a great idea to share with the class different ways to solve problems. Having the students explain the process is critical because they have to practice their writing skills and as an ELL that is always challenging. Assigning student different roles is a good strategy to engage the class. The visuals the teacher had and the manipulatives seem to really make an impact with her students because they really use them to understand the lesson.

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  • Private message to Yolanda Hiller
I can so relate to the silence after questioning newcomers. This is common at the beginning of the school year.
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Patricia Segura