Tackling Wordy Problems: How the Three Reads Math Language Routine Supports Access for All Learners

In this blog post, Herbert offers guidance on on implementing the Three Reads math language routine to amplify rather than simplify language and and provide access to mathematics to all students.

Think Pair Share

In this blog post, Wilson explains how Think-Pair-Share makes space for extra processing time, which is particularly beneficial for English learners and learners with disabilities. This post includes classroom footage of the routine and students’ reflections about their experience.

Making Sense of Story Problems .

In this blog post, Peart outlines how the IM K–5 Math curriculum writing team built in student support to make sense of word problems through relevant contexts, routines such as Act It Out and Three Reads, and visual representations.

Math Language Routines: Discourse with a Purpose.

In this blog post, Taylor provides an overview of the eight math language routines, their connections to the Standards for Mathematical Practice, and how their use in the IM Curricula helps students advance their thinking.

Unlocking Learners’ Thinking Using the Mathematical Language Routines.

In this blog post, Fricchione and Rundstrom unpack how the math language routines Collect and Display, Compare and Connect, and Discussion Supports help English learners participate fully in the math classroom while acquiring English.

A Circumference By Any Other Name . . . .

In this blog post, Phillips lays out the case for waiting to introduce vocabulary until after students have a chance to explore a concept.

Advancing Mathematical Language and Access for Multilingual Learners