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Direct linkERIC Number: EJ1254421
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
Pages: 12
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ISSN: ISSN-2639-0043
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Math and English Language Development: MELDing Content and Academic Language for English Learners
Baird, Ashley Simpson; Garrett, Rachel; August, Diane
NABE Journal of Research and Practice, v10 n1 p1-12 2020
Project Mathematics and English Language Development (MELD) is a sixth-grade mathematics intervention aimed at supporting English learners' (ELs) development of academic language and mathematical knowledge. This article describes the MELD scaffolds and strategies for ELs with multiple examples, as well as survey and focus group data on the effectiveness of the scaffolds and strategies. The article is written for mathematics teachers and coaches who work with ELs so that they can apply the scaffolds and strategies to their curricula.
Descriptors: Mathematics Education, English Language Learners, Intervention, Academic Language, Scaffolding (Teaching Technique), Middle School Students, Grade 6, Learning Activities, Instructional Materials, Instructional Effectiveness
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Junior High Schools; Middle Schools; Secondary Education; Elementary Education; Grade 6; Intermediate Grades
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Language: English
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