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CALP Mathematical and Quantitative Language Flashcards

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  1. Why is mathematical language considered a CALP-level challenge for English language learners in US schools?

    Answer: Math word problems and explanations require academic language proficiency in addition to numerical skill

    Mathematical language involves complex academic vocabulary and syntax in word problems and explanations that require CALP proficiency beyond numerical computation.

  2. A student can compute 45 ÷ 9 but fails the word problem: 'Distribute 45 items equally among 9 groups. How many items per group?' What does this reveal?

    Answer: There is a gap between computational skill and CALP-level mathematical language proficiency

    This gap reveals that CALP-level linguistic processing of mathematical academic language is a separate competency from numerical computation.

  3. Which term is an example of academic mathematical language that requires CALP proficiency to understand?

    Answer: Proportional reasoning in contextual problem-solving

    Proportional reasoning is a CALP-level mathematical concept requiring academic language proficiency to understand and apply in problem-solving contexts.

  4. How does CALP proficiency affect performance on standardized math tests with word problems in US schools?

    Answer: Higher CALP proficiency correlates with better comprehension of word problem language and context

    Research shows CALP proficiency significantly affects word problem performance because understanding the language is prerequisite to applying the correct mathematical operation.

  5. A math teacher says: 'Evaluate the expression for the given parameters.' What CALP skill does understanding this instruction require?

    Answer: Academic vocabulary knowledge of 'evaluate,' 'expression,' and 'parameters' in mathematical context

    Terms like 'evaluate,' 'expression,' and 'parameters' are academic-domain vocabulary requiring CALP proficiency to correctly interpret mathematical instructions.

  6. Which instructional strategy best supports CALP development in math classrooms for ELL students?

    Answer: Explicitly teaching mathematical academic vocabulary alongside problem-solving procedures

    Explicitly teaching discipline-specific mathematical vocabulary alongside procedures builds the CALP proficiency students need for academic math success.