Supporting MLs In Math Classes

Service Description

Supporting Multilingual Learners in Math Classes Mathematics is more than numbers—it requires students to explain their thinking, interpret complex language, justify solutions, and engage in meaningful mathematical discussions. This interactive professional development equips educators with practical, research-based strategies to help multilingual learners succeed in rigorous math classrooms while simultaneously developing academic language. Participants will learn how to scaffold mathematical concepts without lowering expectations, make word problems more accessible, develop academic vocabulary, increase student discourse, and support reading, writing, listening, and speaking during math instruction. Educators will explore effective strategies for fostering mathematical reasoning, promoting collaborative problem-solving, and building confidence in multilingual learners. Whether teaching middle school or high school mathematics, this session provides ready-to-use instructional strategies and classroom tools that empower multilingual learners to communicate their mathematical thinking, solve complex problems, and achieve academic success.