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Hello John!
	I am a student teacher in elementary education. I have taught math
concepts to children in grades pk-3 and I would have to agree that
language is key to understanding mathematics.  The wording and context
of a math problem can completely change a child's ability to do the
problem.  Many early childhood educators advocate CGI Math which focuses
on language and processes children use in solving math problems.  CGI
Math uses language and experiences children can relate to, such as
playing ball or eating cookies, and it involves giving the children
manipulatives to work with, such as counters, blocks, small chalkboards,
or paper and pencil to figure out problems. A child given the same
problem twice, but with different wording will often come up with two
different answers. Teachers need to constantly reflect on their language
use, especially across cultures, because it is often the barrier to a
child's understanding.

							Sincerely,
									Cara