Using Math Vocabulary With Intentionality While...

Students will use math vocabulary with intentionality while incorporating a comprehensive vocabulary program that will be updated and utilized throughout the year as a main component of my instruction. Throughout the ELL certification program, vocabulary has been consistently emphasized as an invaluable strategy for the teaching and learning of ELL students. Although this has been stressed, it has not become a focus in my instruction; my plan is to develop a structure that will ensure that vocabulary becomes a part of my weekly lesson plan. Robert Marzano has written much regarding vocabulary instruction. Additionally, he provides research to support just how important it is not only to EL students, but also to all students throughout their learning. Marzano states, â€Å"direct vocabulary instruction has an impressive track record of improving students background knowledge and the comprehension of academic content. Direct instruction on words that are critical to new content produces the most powerful learning.† Marzano is asserting that vocabulary is fundamental to learning. Considering that â€Å"Nationwide, 82% of Hispanic fourth-grade students are below proficient in mathematics (56% of whom are below basic), increasing to 88% of Hispanic eighth-grade students (50% of whom are below basic) (National Center for Education Statistics, 2005b)† as reported by Freeman and Crawford, SAGE journals article, Creating a Middle School Mathematics Curriculum for English-LanguageShow MoreRelatedMastering Graduate Studies 1e32499 Words   |  130 Pages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Finding Your Purpose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Program of Study. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Financial Responsibility. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .