Grades 3–8Help ELL and struggling

students develop the academic vocabulary necessary to

master math.

Language Central for Math addresses the needs of English language learners, the fastest growing student population in the U.S. Teachers from an ethnically diverse school district developed the curriculum. Dr. Jim Cummins framed the coherent and deliberate plan.

Dr. Jim CumminsDr. Cummins is a professor and research chair

at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education,

University of Toronto. His research focuses on

language and literacy development in multilingual

schools. Dr. Cummins helped identify a five-

principle framework for teaching content-area

subjects to English language learners.

Fitchburg Public Schools The Fitchburg Public School System received a

grant from the Massachusetts Department of

Elementary and Secondary Education to develop

a content-based ESL curriculum. Approximately

30% of its students come from homes where

a language other than English is spoken. Key

members of the school district helped create the

curriculum of Language Central for Math.

Inspired by a world-renowned ELL expert and a concerned school district.

The goal of the program is to directly address the academic vocabulary issues that prevent students from focusing on the math concepts being taught….We’ve seen that often it was the language, not the math, holding them back.

Patti Aube, Math CoachFitchburg Public School District

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Language Central for Math helps English language learners and struggling students develop the academic vocabulary necessary to master math. Oftentimes it’s the math vocabulary, not the mathematical concepts, that hinder student mastery. Language Central for Math directly addresses this issue, supporting the core instruction in your math classroom.

The Pearson ELL Curriculum FrameworkDr. Jim Cummins and a team of ELL educators

identified five principles that support English

language learners. Language Central for Math

organizes instruction based on these principles.

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How can teachers make complex academic English comprehensible for children still in the process of learning English? We can scaffold students’ learning by modifying the input itself.

Dr. Jim Cummins, Consulting AuthorUniversity of Toronto

Identify content and language objectives in each lesson/module.

Activate prior knowledge, build background, preview text, preteach vocabulary, and make connections.

Use multiple modes of instruction: visual, verbal, aural, and kinesthetic. Foster oral and written language development through pair and group work.

Assesss and spiral learning to build content knowledge and language expertise.

Language is central to learning math.

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Flexible Implementation

1 hour per week or 15 minutes per day, 4 times per week (if a full class period is unavailable)

Program Highlights

• Language Objectives: Focus on academic vocabulary, content vocabulary, and language form and functions

• Modular Format: Organized by math topics—teach what you need

• Teacher Friendly: Strategies and activities to scaffold ELL instruction

• Flexible Design: Supplements any core math curriculum

• Research-based, Classroom-tested

• Streamlined: 4-page lessons, 20-25 lessons per grade

• Affordable: Under $15 per student

This approach to working with our ESL students opened my eyes to how to improve my teaching in all of my classes.

Patrick McCormack, Math TeacherFitchburg Public School District

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A manageable, highly focused way to support English language learners

Student Worktext (Grades 3–8)• Makes math accessible and comprehensible

• Builds academic vocabulary

• Develops fluency with reading, writing, speaking, and listening practice

• Focuses on key math topics and concepts

Teacher’s Edition (Grades 3–8)• Targets content and language needs

• Uses a flexible, teach-what-you-need design

• Provides step-by-step guidelines

• Supports all language proficiency levels

• Highlights confusing vocabulary and cultural considerations

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Math BackgroundCommunicate and clarify math concepts.

Frontload the LessonActivities build background and connect to students’ prior knowledge.

Content and LanguageModeling and discussion clarify content and language objectives.

Leveled InstructionStrategies accommodate all levels of English language proficiency.

Teacher’s Edition

Student Page Facsimiles

Grade 7 Sample

Comprehensible InputVisuals, demonstrations, and hands-on experiences improve understanding.

Intervention“If/Then” statements help monitor progress and provide reteaching suggestions.

Academic VocabularyCommon language misconceptions and cultural differences clarify math terms.

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Teacher’s Edition

Comprehension SupportModeling and hands-on activities target potential problem areas.

Talk About ItPair and group work provide opportunities to practice spoken language.

Listening/Speaking LevelsTarget goals for listening and speaking are provided for each proficiency level.

Student Page Facsimiles

Grade 7 Sample

Talk and Write About ItActivities provide opportunities to express understanding while practicing both written and spoken language.

Reading/Writing LevelsTarget goals for reading and writing are provided for each proficiency level.

Assess UnderstandingInformal assessments and written responses build fluency with language.

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Student Worktext

Sentence starters scaffold speaking activities.

Grade 7 Sample

The Essential Question helps clarify the math concept.

Highly visual support helps with math language, skills, and concepts.

Sentence starters elicit the target vocabulary.

Grade 7 Sample

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Student Worktext

Hands-on activities demonstrate concepts and clarify meaning.

Pair and group activities build conversational fluency and confidence.

Grade 7 Sample

Hands-on activities help students understand abstract concepts.

Activities are provided for listening, speaking, reading, and writing.

Systematic instructional plan moves from receptive to productive language.

Grade 7 Sample

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Number and Operations Comparing Numbers l

Meaning of Multiplication l

Multiplication and Division Facts l

Understanding Story Problems l

Fractions l

Fractions on a Number Line l

Addition and Subtraction l l

Place Value l l l

Estimation l l l

Comparing and Ordering Numbers l

Multiplication l

Division l

Factors and Multiples l

Decimal Notation l Fractions and Decimals l Whole-Number Operations l l

Prime and Composite Numbers l

Greatest Common Factor and Least Common Multiple l

Simplifying Fractions l

Fraction Operations l

Comparing and Ordering Fractions and Decimals l

Decimal Operations l

Fractions, Decimals, and Percents l

Ratios l

Algebra Number Sentences l

Patterns l l

Patterns in Tables l

Variables and Equations l

Variables l

The Coordinate Plane l

Graphs of Equations l

Geometry and Measurement Figures in Our World l Lines l Angles l

Triangles and Quadrilaterals l Shapes l l

Lines and Angles l

Transformations and Symmetry l

Points, Lines, and Angles l

Measuring Angles l

Properties of Shapes l

Units of Measure l

Measurement Tools l

Time l l

Perimeter and Area l l l

Measurement l

Converting Units of Measure l l

Surface Area and Volume l

Data Analysis and Probability Collecting and Organizing Data l l Representing Data l l Mean, Median, and Mode l

Graphs l

3 4 5 Lesson topics (Grades 3–5)

Number and Operations Prime and Composite Numbers l Order of Operations l l

Multiplication and Place Value l Division and Place Value l

Simplifying Fractions l

Operations with Fractions and Mixed Numbers l

Fractions, Decimals, and Percents l l

Fractions and Decimals on the Number Line l

Addition Story Problems l

Operations l

Inverse Operations l l

Equivalent Fractions l

Ratios and Proportions l l

Unit Rates l

Absolute Value l

Adding and Subtracting Integers l

Multiplying with Negative Numbers l

Estimation l

Distributive Property l

Irrational Numbers l

Rates l

Algebra Patterns and Rules l

Properties of Equality l

Tables, Rules, and Expressions l

Solving Equations l

Graphs l

Understanding Graphs l

Interpreting Graphs l

Patterns l l

Expressions l

Evaluating Expressions l

Linear Equations l

Slope l l

Describing Patterns with Variables l

Inequalities l

Linear Patterns l

Slope-Intercept Form l

Geometry and Measurement Properties of Polygons l l

Transformations l l l

Area and Perimeter l l l

Circles l

Nets l

Volume and Surface Area l l l

Attributes of Polygons l

Angles and Lines l l

Coordinate Plane l

Three-Dimensional Figures l

Customary Units of Measurement l

Metric Units of Measurement l

Data Analysis and Probability Mean, Median, Mode, and Range l l

Plots and Graphs l

Probability l l l

Graphic Representations l l

Possible Outcomes l

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