This  article just shows the importance of having a firm mathematical foundation by linking basic skills to algebra. If, we can get individuals to think outside the box and stop using the tradional ways of solving problems. By the time that person is in an algebra class things will beginning to connect smoothly and there is a pattern that will help in relationship to old concepts learnt and new ones being bridged together to the old ones. I can see a pattern in the Alpha letter system learned from last semester to this infornation that we learning in this new semester. Now, we are using squares.
 
One of my goals in life is to work with students who are from different countries and cultures. You may ask why? Well, in our family gatherings you can hear English, Arabic, and Spanish because some of us can speak all three of those languages or only two or only one of the three languages.I can gaurantee that the first thing a person from another country learns first before they learn the language of math. (I do not totally agree with the book on this subject matter but not ruling it out). Why? Everyone needs to make a living and it is very important to learn the monetary system of that country that you are calling home. By no means am I saying not to learn the language but $$$ signs speak louder than words. This does not only apply to  immigrants but right here in America we do not understand each other because of other diverse issues.Bridging the gap between cultures, neighborhoods, races, and languages can be challenge. There are times were it can cause serious problems amongst those individuals involved. The best way to intergrate is to show some similiarities and some things that are not the same between the languages, cultures, etc. It is imperative way these things are the way they are. There will be always be something the same and different.
My oldest child experienced ELLS from K-5 through 4th grade. He was learning both English and Arabic in the home but he was immersed in the Arabic more than English. He still takes notebook paper with the holes on the left and flips the paper to be on the right side (in Arabic you write right to left). Simple things such as this can be very challenging for those involved.
 
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Diversity and equality in the classroom and the home are very imperative in regards to the person being taught. I have two children and I have compared them against each other. One child needs constant step-by-step assists and is easily distracted. And the other child does not have these challenges. I have realized what worked for one child does not work for the other. And this is the case in many classrooms also. I have to be very innovative in helping my one child in learning the basics. He is a visual learner and I have to relate everyting to Star Wars to make a connection. I was wondering, if, he has some mild learing disability, a visual problem, or he is simply overwhelmed. I know that I am overwhelmed at times. Here are the steps that I am taking to help in guiding his learning process:
1. Do not bit off more than we both can handle
2. Gear learning to his needs and interest- build from there
3.Seek help on the areas of concern just to make sure that he does not have those challenges
It is not easy excepting somethings about your students but it is more taxing when it is in regards to your children. But in the end you are helpping them out in the long run. And we should never compare anyone against another person because we are all wonderful and beautiful INDIVIDUALS. We are learn differently and need certain things in order for us to move forward.