Multilingualism in Mathematics Classrooms: Global Perspectives

✍ Scribed by Richard Barwell (editor)

Publisher: Multilingual Matters
Year: 2009
Tongue: English
Leaves: 198
Category: Library

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✦ Synopsis

Learning and teaching mathematics in multilingual, bilingual or second language settings can be challenging. This book explores the issues that arise in multilingual mathematics classrooms in Europe, S.Asia, N.America and Australia. Chapter draw on research to offer new insights into the relationship between language, learning and mathematics.

✦ Table of Contents

Content
Contributors
List of Tables and Figures
Chapter 1. Multilingualism in Mathematics Classrooms: An Introductory Discussion
Chapter 2. Mapping the Mathematical Langscape
Chapter 3. Somali Mathematics Terminology: A Community Exploration of Mathematics and Culture
Chapter 4. Politics and Practice of Learning Mathematics in Multilingual Classrooms: Lessons from Pakistan
Chapter 5. Mathematical Word Problems and Bilingual Learners in England
Chapter 6. How Language and Graphs Support Conversation in a Bilingual Mathematics Classroom
Chapter 7. Reflections on a Medium of Instruction Policy for Mathematics in Malta
Chapter 8. Bilingual Mathematics Classrooms in Wales
Chapter 9. Bilingual Latino Students, Writing and Mathematics: A Case Study of Successful Teaching and Learning
Chapter 10. Mathematics Teaching in Australian Multilingual Classrooms: Developing an Approach to the Use of Classroom Languages
Chapter 11. Summing Up: Teaching and Learning Mathematics in a Multilingual World
References
Index

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