TODOS 2016 Ensuring Equity and Excellence in Mathematics for ALL | Page 30

Saturday, June 25, 2016 1:00-1:30 Innovate Session 
 Reducing Language Barriers in Assessments for English Language Learners Woong Lim 9-12 Grande Ballroom C The presenter will share high school mathematics assessment items appropriate for English language learners using mathematical symbols with low language complexity. Participants are encouraged to share their experiences or perspectives in regards to the fair assessment of students who are in beginning stages of language development. [email protected] Interrupting the Dominant Discourse: Seeing Children's Mathematics and Interrogating Manifestations of Whiteness and Colorblindness Andrew Gatza & Erika Tillema 6-8 Grande Ballroom E This session presents one study with middle grades students that explores mathematical learning and problematizes societal messages students of color often receive regarding race and mathematics, which influence how they position themselves and are positioned by teachers. Come engage in dialogue on creating meaningful mathematical interactions and interrupting deficit-thinking perspectives. [email protected] , [email protected] Using Multilingual Resources for Learning Probability: A Rich Research-based Example of Language and Culture Dynamics and Resources Larry Lesser & Amy Wagler 9-12, College Grande Ballroom F High school and college instructors teaching probability to English learners will appreciate learning various multilingual resources. Our case study (to appear in November 2016 Statistics Education Research Journal) of using the NLVM coin-flipping applet revealed insights about misconceptions, language and culture, as well as how students' language can be a resource. [email protected], [email protected] TODOS 2016 !30