Martha Torres
is a creative teacher who uses both Spanish and English
to help students learn. Spanish is her native
language.
Ron Wiebe
loves learning new ways to approach math. He grew
up in South America, making Spanish his native language.
Through
the integration of math and Spanish, students in the Community
schoolhouse will have the unique opportunity to develop math
skills while enhancing their native or secondary language.
A wide variety of resources: videos, music,
internet, small and large group activities, etc, will ensure
that individual needs are met.
Learning Outcomes. Students
will:
Apply mathematical operations in a variety of contexts
Select units and tools of measurement
Collect, organize, interpret and analyze data
Describe patterns and functions in multiple ways
Use geometric figures to solve problems
Research internet sites
encompassing math and Spanish curriculum
Learn from native speakers
Reinforce and increase knowledge
of other subjects through the second language
Develop cultural understanding
Express and comprehend ideas in a
language other than the native language
You do not grow
taller by being constantly measured!