There's at least 2 different meanings of 'literacy demands' in maths:
- Making the language clear and understandable by rephrasing questions can make them more accessible.
- Removing context-specific aspects to reduce the amount of words.
I'd support the former but not the latter.
- Making the language clear and understandable by rephrasing questions can make them more accessible.
- Removing context-specific aspects to reduce the amount of words.
I'd support the former but not the latter.
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The fine line to tread is being able to is how can we support the first point while including context. And how we can include context which benefits all students.
With caveats, at least as good as Finland, and perhaps ahead of NL.
It could have lead to some real understanding of interpretation of data sets. But practical with a group of 25ish students of mixed abilities. Maybe not and perhaps less confident teachers...