M433, Mathematikgebäude 4. Etage

In this presentation I provide an integrated view of academic literacy in mathematics for English Learners (ELs). The proposed definition of academic literacy in mathematics includes three integrated components: mathematical proficiency, mathematical practices, and mathematical discourse. Using questions adapted from my previous work analyzing mathematical discussions (Moschkovich, JLS, 2008), I show how the three components of academic literacy in mathematics are intertwined during problem solving. The analyses also illustrate how learners engaged in academic literacy in mathematics use situated meanings, coordinate multiple modes and sign systems, and draw from both everyday and academic registers as resources. I close by describing the implications of this integrated view for mathematics instruction that supports academic literacy in mathematics for ELs, arguing that the three components should not be separated when designing instruction for ELs.

Prof. Dr. Judit N. Moschkovich

University of California, Santa Cruz (USA)