Date Approved
8-2-2024
Graduate Degree Type
Project
Degree Name
Education-Literacy Studies: TESOL (M.Ed.)
Degree Program
College of Education
First Advisor
Nagnon Diarrassouba
Academic Year
2023/2024
Abstract
This project highlights the possible solutions to the ever-increasing achievement gap between English Language Learners and native-English speaking students in United States’ schools. Standardized assessments are composed of mathematical word problems so instead of students being tested on their math abilities, they are also being tested on their reading comprehension. This adds an additional difficulty for English Language Learners who are in the process of learning English. This project outlines a plan to increase ELLs word problem skills through the explicit teaching of vocabulary and reading comprehension. These interventions will allow ELLs to improve their English abilities in a mathematical context.
ScholarWorks Citation
Frederick, Hannah M., "Increasing the Level of English Language Learners Mathematical Word Problem Skills using Language Interventions" (2024). Culminating Experience Projects. 513.
https://scholarworks.gvsu.edu/gradprojects/513
Included in
Bilingual, Multilingual, and Multicultural Education Commons, Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research Commons, Educational Methods Commons, Language and Literacy Education Commons, Science and Mathematics Education Commons
