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CALP Mathematical and Quantitative Language Flashcards

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  1. How does 'algebraic reasoning' represent a CALP-level mathematical language demand?

    Answer: Algebraic reasoning requires understanding abstract relationships expressed through academic language and symbolic notation

    Algebraic reasoning involves abstract symbolic and linguistic representations that constitute a CALP-level academic language and cognitive demand.

  2. A student can explain a math concept verbally in their home language but not in English. This demonstrates a need for:

    Answer: CALP development in the English academic language of mathematics

    Mathematical conceptual understanding exists separately from CALP-level English academic language proficiency, which must be developed for US academic contexts.

  3. A CALP-level math assessment item states: 'Interpret the data to draw a conclusion supported by evidence.' What is being assessed?

    Answer: Data literacy combined with academic language production in a quantitative context

    Interpreting data to draw evidence-supported conclusions integrates quantitative reasoning with CALP-level academic language production.

  4. Why might a student who is BICS-proficient in English still struggle with US math standardized tests?

    Answer: BICS does not include the academic vocabulary and decontextualized reasoning required for CALP-level math tasks

    BICS proficiency covers social English but not the academic language and abstract reasoning that CALP-level math assessments require.

  5. What role does syntax play in CALP mathematical language comprehension?

    Answer: Complex syntactic structures in word problems affect whether students correctly identify the mathematical relationship being described

    Complex syntactic structures such as passive voice and embedded clauses in math problems affect comprehension of the mathematical relationship, making syntax a CALP concern.

  6. In a CALP math context, what does 'decontextualized language' mean for a word problem?

    Answer: The problem language must be understood based on academic knowledge alone, without contextual or visual support

    Decontextualized language in CALP math means the problem cannot be solved by relying on situational or visual cues — it requires academic language knowledge alone.