Question

Mr. Fischer, a bilingual teacher, teaches a mathematics class composed of native English speakers and English language learners (ELLs). He has introduced a new topic with new vocabulary words in which he presented the vocabulary words with several examples. Which of the following strategies should Mr. Fischer use next to check each student's understanding of the vocabulary words?a. having students look up the definition online to see if it matches what Mr. Fischer told themb. having students copy down the definition for each word that Mr. Fischer wrote on the board in Englishc. placing students in groups so each student can explain the vocabulary terms to their peers in Englishd. having students write a definition for each term in their own words in their native language

Answer 1

D. having students write a definition for each term in their own words in their native language

Explanation:

In Mr Fischer's mathematics class, we are presented with two categories of learners. Those that are native speakers of English and those who are learners of English.

Both categories of students would show their understanding best in this lesson if they were to write in their own native language.

The native english-speakers would have no issues writing in English, but those who are English learners would have problems communicating their understanding of the lesson in English. So it is best they give their definitions in their native language.