Flipping between Languages? An Exploratory Analysis of the Usage by Spanish-Speaking English Language Learner Tertiary Students of a Bilingual Probability Applet
ARTICLE
Lawrence M. Lesser, Amy E. Wagler, Berenice Salazar
Statistics Education Research Journal Volume 15, Number 2, ISSN 1570-1824
Abstract
English language learners (ELLs) are a rapidly growing part of the student population in many countries. Studies on resources for language learners--especially Spanish-speaking ELLs--have focused on areas such as reading, writing, and mathematics, but not introductory probability and statistics. Semi-structured qualitative interviews investigated how a purposeful sample of six (Spanish-speaking) ELLs experienced a bilingual coin-flipping simulation applet (NLVM, 2015) and how students might use such resource to confront content misconceptions and language misunderstandings related to probability concepts covered in college introductory statistics courses. We discuss findings, limitations, directions for future research, and implications for teaching, such as handling the phrases "in the long run" and "longest run".
Citation
Lesser, L.M., Wagler, A.E. & Salazar, B. (2016). Flipping between Languages? An Exploratory Analysis of the Usage by Spanish-Speaking English Language Learner Tertiary Students of a Bilingual Probability Applet. Statistics Education Research Journal, 15(2), 145-168. Retrieved March 19, 2024 from https://www.learntechlib.org/p/195135/.
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Keywords
- Bilingual Students
- college mathematics
- Computer Simulation
- English (Second Language)
- English Language Learners
- Introductory Courses
- Language Role
- Mathematics Instruction
- Postsecondary Education
- Probability
- Qualitative Research
- Semi Structured Interviews
- Spanish Speaking
- teaching methods
- Technology Uses in Education