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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ749685
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2006-Nov
Pages: 7
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ISSN: ISSN-1073-5836
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Making Connections through Math-Related Book Pairs
Whitin, Phyllis; Whitin, David J.
Teaching Children Mathematics, v13 n4 p196 Nov 2006
Students can be provided opportunities to build both English and mathematical proficiency through reading, discussing and extending mathematics-related books. The experience of a teacher through which she expanded her instructional use of mathematics-related literature is described, which was equally valuable for English Language Learners and learners with special needs.
Descriptors: Second Language Learning, English (Second Language), Special Needs Students, Teaching Methods, Books, Mathematics Skills, Language Proficiency, Skill Development, Mathematics Instruction
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