Supporting English Learners in a Middle School Math Classroom

English Language Learners (ELL) face a double curricular load in a math classroom. Deciphering a math text, while attempting to solve a difficult math concept can be frightening and frustrating. Consequently, many ELL students feel anxious and thus, become passive learners in a math classroom. In order to encourage ELL students to persevere and contribute in their math class, I will coach a new teacher to implement three evidence-based teaching strategies that will increase metacognitive skills and academic participation in two ELL students. Secondly, I will observe this teacher several times throughout the quarter to measure her learning growth and to assess students’ academic performance and growth. #N/A