EAL scaffolds
English as an additional language ? word banks, sentence frames and dual coding for numeracy and literacy lessons.
Word bank — maths verbs
Show the verb, a simple meaning, and one worked example.
simplify � solve � calculate � estimate � compare � explain
Sentence frames
Learners speak or write using frames before free writing.
First I… � Then I… � I notice that… � The answer is… because…
Dual coding
Pair visuals with short English phrases.
Diagram + label � Colour-code steps � Gesture for “add / take away”
Pre-teach glossary
5 words max before a lesson; revisit in exit ticket.
perimeter � area � fraction � equals � unknown
Pair with numeracy literacy and student UDL Simplified language in Access settings.