Fostering Mathematics Success in English Language Learners is an EDC professional development program. It studies the effects of the Fostering Geometric Thinking Toolkit (FGTT) on teachers of English language learners (ELLs).
The program tests the hypothesis that geometric problem solving, as experienced through FGTT, invites diagramming, drawing, use of colloquial language, and gesturing to complement mathematical communication and affords teachers opportunities to support ELL learning.
Director: Mark Driscoll
Duration: 2008–2012
Funder: National Science Foundation
Partner: Horizon Research, Inc.