1. A Collaboration among: Los Angeles USD University of California, San Diego San Diego State University University of California, Irvine Preparing for Success in Algebra English Language Learners in Mathematics

2. Norms We will all work to: – Learn – Contribute – Be on Time – Be Respectful of Others Avoid side conversations Turn computers, cell phones, etc. off

3. Gallery Walk Take some time to read the mind mirror posters around the room.

4. Independent Study Day 2 Read from page 139 to 147 Think about the following questions – Can you explain what “mathematics draws on multiple semiotic systems to construct knowledge” means? – Which of the grammar of mathematics features described in article are difficult for your students? Handout: (The Linguistic Challenges of Mathematics Teaching and Learning: A Research Review)

5. Strategy Stop QUICK Write Strategy: Springboard for Instructional Conversations Scaffolds: Bridging and Contextualization Language Domains: Writing and Reading Description: Students give quick reaction to prompt presented. Goal is to capture feelings or meaning to the person not linguistic correctness. Affect: Supports low-risk learning environment Interaction / Practice: Facilitation of Language Development

6. Quick Write Questions???? Pick one question to answer : 1. Identify the natural language, mathematics symbolism, and graphic representations in problem 52 and explain how students must recognize the interaction of these semiotic systems. 2. Give examples not found in the article of – Long, dense noun phrases – An attributive clause – An identifying clause and explain why they might be difficult for EL.

7. Strategy Stop 3 Step Interview Access Strategy: Instructional Conversations Scaffolds: Bridging, Modeling, Schema-Building Language Domains: Listening, Speaking, Reading Description: Students share to A/B partners. Then each share their partner’s thoughts/responses to the rest of the table/group. Affect: Supports low-risk learning environment Interaction / Practice: High accountability (peers); practice with language development

10. Independent Study Day 3 Read from page 147 to 157 Make a list of the instructional practices that research has shown support the development of the mathematics register and mathematical knowledge. Handout: (The Linguistic Challenges of Mathematics Teaching and Learning: A Research Review)