This book provides readers a comprehensive understanding of both the challenges that face English language learners (ELLs) and ways in which educators might address them in the secondary mathematics classroom.

Part 1 - Your English Language Learner by Tony Erben 1.1 Orientation 1.2 - The Process of English Language Learning and What to Expect 1.3 -- Different Types of ESOL Programs 1.4 - Teaching for English Language 1.5 - Not All ELLs are the Same1.6 - Questions for Discussion and Reflection Part 2 - Influences on the Mathematics Attainment of English Language Learners 2.1 - Overview: Influences on the Mathematical Attainment of English Language Learners 2.2 - Providing an Equitable Mathematics Education to English Language Learners: Mathematics Education 2.3 - The Nature of Mathematics 2.4 - Mathematics Teaching and Learning 2.5 - Cultural Influences on Mathematics Learning and Engagement 2.6 - Assessment Results, Practices, and Procedures 2.7 - Questions for Discussion and Reflection Part 3 - Best Practices to Support English Language Learners in the Mathematics Classroom 3.1 - Overview: Classroom Environments that Support English Language Learners 3.2 - Orchestrating Classroom Discourse to Support Mathematics Concepts and Language Development 3.3 - Strategies to Help English Language Learners Understand Mathematics Language 3.4 - Emphasizing and Supporting Problem 3.5 - Assessing English Language Learners in Equitable Ways 3.6 - Teaching Mathematics in Ways that are Culturally 3.7 - Questions for Discussion and Reflection Part 4 Collaborations to Support ELLs 4.1 Overview: Collaborations to Support ELLs 4.2 - Strategies for Mathematics Teachers Who are Themselves ELLs 4.3 Mathematics Teachers Collaborating with English as Second Language Learners 4.4 ELL Home-School Communication 4.5 Questions for Discussion and Reflection