Hello,
 
I have a book, who's name I can't for the life of me remember, that is
an ESL Math textbook.  It's a small paperback that has ideas on how to
teach geometry, fractions, etc.  You may also want to borrow an
elementary school textbook for ideas or at least, ideas on how to phrase
the directions you give to the students.
 
Regardless, you should follow Ms. Grant's advice and bring in as much
realia as possible, matching the words/concepts to the real thing.
 
Good luck and if you find something that works, please share it!
 
Bryan
 
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[mailto:englishlanguage-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Grant, Sandra
Sent: Tuesday, February 07, 2006 2:30 PM
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Have you thought about using actual supplies for the job? Such as: nails
in different sizes and how they are measured and bought, same with
different screw sizes, washers etc? 

 

Sandra Grant

USOE

Adult Education Specialist

Salt Lake City UT

 

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[mailto:englishlanguage-bounces at nifl.gov] On Behalf Of Dottie
Sent: Monday, February 06, 2006 8:59 PM
To: The Adult English Language Learners Discussion List
Subject: Re: [EnglishLanguage] teaching linear measures

 

Colleagues:  HELP!

 

Any ideas for teaching linear measure other than basic vocab. (inch,
feet, yard, fractions 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/16; length, width, etc) and
actually measuring things in the classroom & immediately outside?

 

We have a very good possibility of several woodworking/carpenter jobs
for our refugee clients (mostly Meskhetian Turks & Montangards), but I
must teach them to understand & do measures within the next week or so.

 

The M. Turks (from Russia) & some of the Montangards have high school
educations, so I think they'll know the concept of fractions, but as
related to the metric system.  I plan to do 1/8 & 1/16 w/a pizza
illustration, but I really need other ideas! 

 

Of course, I'll hit Home Depot & Lowe's for donations of measuring
tools!

 

Thanks,

 

Dottie Shattuck

ELT instructor

Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society

Charlotte, NC

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