Re: modifications for ESL Middle school newcomer

Regina McHenry

Posted on 10/30/09

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On 10/29/09, t wrote:
> What many fail to understand is that math is not 'just math,
> anyone can do it'. There is so much language that goes along
> with math, more than people realize. I think many math
> teachers are under the misconception that they don't have to
> modify because ELL students have to be tested in math, no
> matter how long they have been in the country. There is the
> misconception that math is a universal language. Yes it is,
> to an extent, but AFTER you have learned it. Plus, many
> countries teach math differently, they don't spiral the way
> we do here. Many concepts are introduced in different YEARS
> than they are here.
>
>
> On 10/29/09, Regina McHenry wrote:
>> Any suggestions on how to negotiate modifications for an
>> 8th grade students who is a beginning student. Especially
>> math class, I have shown the teacher the WIDA can do
>> descriptors and the child's level, but he is still being
>> expected to do all the academic work of an algebra class
>> when he is still learning basic English vocabulary.
>> Student is from a non alphabetical language background.
>>
>> I'm looking for articles, templates for modified lesson
>> plans, any information that indicates teachers must modify
>> to meet needs of students at their language level. Black
>> and white information helps.

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