Targeted Intervention

Program for English Language Learners

By: Erica BulkAngela Nunes

Why should we help?

The ELL population that we are

working with are students that

are bilingual. These students come from

homes that have parents that

don’t speak or have limited English proficiency.

Many of our resident ELL population struggle in the day

to day operations of academics.

Many of these students have below proficient NECAP scores

and NWEA scores that are way

below the fifth grade level.

What can we do?

Our intervention program will be set up with about 10 ELL students that struggle in math.

Students will be grouped by need within the small group.

We will select the students based upon below level NECAP & NWEA scores.

The students will also be selected on their academic struggle that occurs in the classroom.

Where and When? J.H. Gaudet School 2 days per week for 6 weeks.

Students will meet after school for 1 hour on Tuesdays and Thursdays in room 120.

After the 6 weeks of intervention students will be assessed to determine effectiveness of the program.

Structure Part 1

• 30 minutes

• Students will be placed into small flexible groups based on student needs and we will focus on bringing all students up to grade level.

• Focusing on the gaps that these students have in the math skills and concepts.

Structure Part 2

30 minutes will be spend on concepts and skills that were taught in class.

Student will receive direct instruction on their math homework.

Strategies in the Classroom

Small Groups Encourage communication and interaction

in a non-threatening and more relaxed setting.

Help students feel more comfortable to ask questions or seek explanations.

Promote a positive support system for your ELL students.

Math Strategies

Manipulatives and models Think-Alouds Informal Language Clarity checks Context Diagrams and graphs Model

Communication Strategies for

Teachers Pause frequently. Paraphrase often. Emphasize key ideas and vocabulary

through intonation. Write key terms and concepts on the board. Use pronouns clearly. Shorten sentences. Increase “wait time” for students to answer

and process information.

Why?

Our ELL parents value education, but they themselves

struggle with the language and

can’t provide their own child with

the help.

Many of these students are very smart if they were tested or

taught in their primary language

would do well, but struggle in

school because of the English

language.

Due to these complications, it

can sometimes take an emotional toll on these students

because they become frustrated.

Statistics

→ 10% of the population are ELL students

→ The No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (NCLB) requires all students, including English language learners to demonstrate proficiency in math by 2014.

→ There may be serious consequences for school systems that don’t reach this goal or at least make progress towards the goal.

CurriculumSkills Adding with/without decimals Subtracting with/without decimals and

borrowing Multiplication- Facts, 2 digits X 2 digits and

decimals Division-long and with decimals Fractions-adding, subtracting, multiplying,

reducing, simplifying, mixed-improper, improper-mixed

Fraction/Decimal/Percent

Grade Level Expectations

M(N&O)–5–1 Demonstrates conceptual understanding of rational numbers with respect to: whole numbers

M(N&O)–5–2 Demonstrates understanding of the relative magnitude of numbers

M(N&O)–5–3 Demonstrates conceptual understanding of mathematical operations

M(PRP)–5–1 Students will use problem-solving strategies to investigate and understand increasingly complex mathematical content

M(PRP)–5–2 Students will use mathematical reasoning and proof

M(CCR)–5–1 Students will communicate their understanding of mathematics

Activities

Homework Assistance -Small group instruction to reinforce Math concepts.

Extra time to review Math concepts taught in class.

One to one assistance.

 Review skills that might be lacking, to try to close the gaps in Math.

Receive instruction in how to take standardize test.

NECAP and NWEA practice.  

Resources

Parent

 www.netc.org

 www.suite101.com

 www.teachingtody.glencoe.com

 www.everydaymathonline.com

Resources Continue

Student

www.starfall.com

www.everythingESL.net

www.forever.com/2008/04funbrain-math-games-for-ell-students.com

www.everydaymathonline.com

Works Cited Abedi, J., & Dietal, R. (2004). Challenges in the No

Child Left Behind Act for English Language Learners. Policy Brief . Los Angeles, California: CRESST.

Glencoe. (n.d.). English Language Learners in Math. Retrieved March 2, 2011, from Teaching Today: http://teachingtoday.glencoe.com/howtoarticles/english-language-learners-in-math

Northwest Regional Educational Laboratory. (2005). English Language Leaners. Retrieved March 2, 2011, from Focus on Effectiveness: www.netc.org/focus/challenges/ell.php

Rhode Island Department of Education- Grade Level Expectations: http://www.ride.ri.gov/instruction/gle.aspx#math

ELL Statistics: http://www.ride.ri.gov/applications/ell/who-are-ells/demographics.php