The Collaborative Learning Lab

Your EAL students understand the math — but the language of word problems, explanations, and assessments is getting in the way. You want to scaffold effectively, but you're not sure where to start. This resource gives you everything you need. 📘 WHAT'S INCLUDED (22 pages):✅ Research & Theory (Pages 3–7)Why language is the hidden barrier in math for EAL learnersKey principles of language acquisition applied to mathematicsThe BICS/CALP distinction and what it means for math instructionVocabulary

Mini-Lesson Routine Toolkit: Turn-and-Talk, Whip-Around & Four CornersStruggling to get all students participating — not just the hand-raisers? The Mini-Lesson Routine Toolkit gives you simple, structured talk routines that increase engagement, build academic language, and create a classroom where every voice matters. This ready-to-use toolkit walks you step-by-step through implementing three powerful discussion strategies: ✔ Turn-and-Talk ✔ Whip-Around ✔ Four Corners Designed for elementary an