José Martínez Hinestroza received a grant from the National Science Foundation to study how bilingual students in bilingual classrooms learn math. He discusses how elementary students have used their language to learn mathematical concepts and what he hopes future teachers take from his research.

Texas State professor to study 'beautiful and brilliant' ways bilingual children use language in math class

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Texas State professor to study 'beautiful and brilliant' ways bilingual children use language in math class

Texas State professor to study 'beautiful and brilliant' ways bilingual children use language in math class

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