The Interplay of Translanguaging and Mathematical Modeling

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Abstract

We investigated the role of translanguaging practices in the engagement of secondary bilingual students during various phases of mathematical modeling. Using teaching experiments methodology, we collected data from four hours of classroom interactions centered around a mathematical modeling task. Our analysis showed that translanguaging practices significantly facilitated students’ connection to the task at key moments in the modeling process. These moments included understanding the problem context, selecting appropriate and accessible units, working with a new unit to make reasonable assumptions, and explaining the results in terms of variables to justify the models.

Author

• Ayse Ozturk, Old Dominion University