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ERIC Number: EJ604437
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 2000
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ISSN: ISSN-0013-1725
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Math as a Second Language.
Wakefield, Dara V.
Educational Forum, v64 n3 p272-79 Spr 2000
Provides a rationale for approaching mathematics as a second language. Gives teaching suggestions: begin in early childhood, stress similarities between math and language, use spoken math before written, use authentic assessment, and focus on real-life math use. (SK)
Descriptors: Intuition, Language Acquisition, Language Fluency, Mathematics, Mathematics Instruction, Second Language Learning
Publication Type: Journal Articles
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Language: English
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