ESOL STRATEGIES FOR MATH!!! Strategy 38

Strategy 38: Learning Strategy Instruction

Next Generation Sunshine State Standards:

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MACC.4.N.F.1.1 Explain why a fraction a/b is equivalent to a fraction (n × a)/(n × b) by using visual fraction models, with attention to how the number and size of the parts differ even though the two fractions themselves are the same size. Use this principle to recognize and generate equivalent fractions. 

Common Core Standards:

• CCSS.Math.Content.4.NF.C.5 Express a fraction with denominator 10 as an equivalent fraction with denominator 100, and use this technique to add two fractions with respective denominators 10 and 100.² For example, express 3/10 as 30/100, and add 3/10 + 4/100 = 34/100.

ESOL Standards:
6) Apply current and effective ESOL teaching methodologies in planning and delivering instruction to LEP/ELL students.

STEP BY STEP

1. Match Strategies and curriculum
2. Reflect on learning task approaches
3. Model strategy use
4. Practice the strategy
5. Discuss strategy use
6. Make visuals for self help

Learning strategy instruction is used to help students monitor themselves when doing their work. They can do this through self evaluation sheets, questionnaires, and an answer checking method. The teacher needs to first give the student ways to check their own work. For example, MacDonald's golden arches helps the students check their answer by letting them know if the fraction is equivalent or not. 

Instead of making the x in the middle of the fractions, the student will draw McDonald's golden arches in it's place. This strategy helps the student remember this method of checking to see if fractions are equivalent or not.