10 Ways to Help ELLs Succeed in Math


  • 1. Create Vocabulary Banks

    2. Use manipulatives

    3. Modify teacher talk and practice wait time

    4. Elicit nonverbal responses, like a thumbs up or down

    5. Use sentence frames

    6. Design questions and prompts for different proficiency levels

    7. Use prompts to support student responses

    8. Consider language and math skills when grouping students

    9. Utilize partner talk

    10. Ask for choral responses from students

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