TY - BOOK AU - Molina, Concepcion TI - The Problem with math English: a language-focused approach to helping all students develop a deeper understanding of mathematics SN - 9781118095706 (Pbk.) AV - QA135.6 .M64 2012 PY - 2012/// CY - San Francisco : . PB - .Jossey-Bass. KW - Mathematics KW - Study and teaching KW - English language KW - Study and teaching KW - Language arts KW - Correlation with content subjects KW - Education KW - Teaching Methods & Materials -- Mathematics N1 - "Grades 3-9"--Cover; Includes bibliographical references and index; The problem with math is English (and a few other things) -- Why a language focus in mathematics? -- Language and symbolism in traditional instruction -- So what does conceptual understanding look like? -- The order of operations: a convention or a symptom of what ails us? -- Using multiplication as a critical knowledge base -- Fractions: the "F word" in mathematics -- Operations with fractions -- Unlocking the power of symbolism and visual representation -- Language-focused conceptual instruction -- Mathematics: it's all about relationships! -- The perfect non-storm: understanding the problem and changing the system ER -