Using WIDA MARCO DALE to promote Mathematical Discourse in Dual Language Spanish Classrooms
Part of WABE 2026 Annual Conference
Saturday 25 April 2026·6:00 pm
In math, multilingual learners must comprehend mathematics’ disciplinary literacy, a complex system that includes proficiency, practices, and discourse (Moschkovich, 2015a) . Come learn how to use the WIDA MARCO DALE in Spanish to plan discourse rich instruction that moves students beyond vocabulary to also develop sentence and discourse rich mathematical grade level language, enhancing all students’ linguistic knowledge and mathematical reasoning.
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