CLIL Math

Dear reader, below you will find the link to two math e-tivities developed under the CLIL framework during my studies at Universidad de la Sabana. Below each link there is a  reflection that guided the design process and helped me understand how to articulate language and math content.

 Working on Defining the Concept of Area through Writting 

Mehisto et al (2008) recommend the following steps to promote effective writing within CLIL approach: "know your reader & read evaluation criteria, do a little brainstorming, look at examples of similar texts, and structure your text." These authors also mention that "writing is a cyclical process and that  drafts are required" before the final piece (p. 207) is handed in.

Creative Thinking Development in Math

Creative thinking in Mathematics implies that the learner solves a given problem following his own method. Even though the answer to a given math problem would be most of the times unique, it does mean that each learner follows the same thinking. Students need to develop their own way to approach math problems, and teachers need to support them as they go through this process.

I invite you to read a very interesting article on the topic, please click the following link:

http://math-www.uni-paderborn.de/~hartmut/WKR/WKR_Rezension_vd_Leeuw.pdf

REFERENCES
Mehisto, P., Marsh, D., & Frigols, M. (2008). Uncovering CLIL. Oxford: Macmillan Education.