Mathematics Content Area Literacy

CCSSO Adolescent Literacy Toolkit
A rich, free resource developed by a national team including a couple of Maine educators. There are three in-depth mathematics examples. The content area literacy guide is general, but has lots of strategies.

What is the Role of Oral and Written Language in Making Knowledge in Mathematics?
This is a PowerPoint presentation (with notes) by Dr. Hyman Bass, Professor of Mathematics and Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Michigan on language and mathematics learning. This is not so much about strategies but is about the role of language in mathematics understanding and learning with implications for teaching. Link to Presentation PDF

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Mathematics Content Area Literacy