Fast Math is a year-long math course designed for newly arrived English Language Learners (ELLs) who have been enrolled in a U.S. school for less than 12 months, scored a Level 1 on the WIDA Screener exam, and have experienced limited or interrupted formal education. This course focuses on building foundational math skills while simultaneously developing students’ English language proficiency to support success in both math and general academic settings.
The curriculum is designed to address gaps in mathematical knowledge while incorporating essential academic language and vocabulary. Through hands-on activities, real-world problem-solving, and scaffolded instruction, students will gain confidence in basic math concepts and their ability to apply them in everyday and classroom contexts.
Key areas of focus include:
• Understanding and applying basic number sense (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Recognizing and using math vocabulary in English to describe operations and concepts.
• Learning foundational concepts in geometry, fractions, and measurement.
• Practicing problem-solving strategies through visual supports and interactive activities.
• Developing critical thinking and reasoning skills in math contexts.
• Acclimating to U.S. classroom routines and expectations for math instruction.
Fast Math provides a supportive and engaging environment for students to build foundational math skills while developing the language needed to succeed in future math courses and broader academic settings.
The curriculum is designed to address gaps in mathematical knowledge while incorporating essential academic language and vocabulary. Through hands-on activities, real-world problem-solving, and scaffolded instruction, students will gain confidence in basic math concepts and their ability to apply them in everyday and classroom contexts.
Key areas of focus include:
• Understanding and applying basic number sense (e.g., addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Recognizing and using math vocabulary in English to describe operations and concepts.
• Learning foundational concepts in geometry, fractions, and measurement.
• Practicing problem-solving strategies through visual supports and interactive activities.
• Developing critical thinking and reasoning skills in math contexts.
• Acclimating to U.S. classroom routines and expectations for math instruction.
Fast Math provides a supportive and engaging environment for students to build foundational math skills while developing the language needed to succeed in future math courses and broader academic settings.