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Effective Math Strategies for Multilingual Learner Success: Every Learner, Every Lesson
Tuesday, October 7, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm EDT
Presented by Paul Spicer, Former Educator, Current Product Specialist, Great Minds PBC; and Cristina Metcalf, Former Educator, Current Senior Director, Curriculum & Editorial, Great Minds PBC
Sponsored by Great Minds
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Every classroom is enriched by students who bring diverse languages and cultural perspectives. For multilingual learners, these assets can be powerful tools for learning mathematics. Yet too often, multilingualism is seen as a challenge rather than a strength. This edWebinar shifts that perspective by exploring how teachers can leverage the “superpower” of multilingualism to foster deeper mathematical thinking and more equitable participation.
In this engaging session, we bridge research and practice. We explore how to:
- Understand the sociocultural factors that shape how multilingual learners experience math
- Recognize multilingualism as an asset that raises student status in the classroom
- Apply high-leverage linguistic supports that empower students to participate confidently in mathematical discourse
- Build on students’ prior knowledge and home languages to strengthen their mathematical understanding
- Create inclusive classroom communities where all learners’ voices are valued and heard
Educators leave with ready-to-use strategies and practical tools to support multilingual learners while elevating math learning for all students. Together, we reimagine what’s possible when we see language diversity not as a barrier, but as a resource for deeper learning. This recorded edWebinar is of interest to elementary and middle school teachers and school leaders.
About the Presenters
Paul Spicer earned a bachelor’s degree in sociology from The Ohio State University and a master’s degree in education from Brooklyn College. Through his years of teaching experience in public schools combined with his leadership work with teachers, he brings a wealth of knowledge in mathematics and language instruction. Presently, Paul works at Great Minds, where his experience in curriculum development and management informs his current pre-sales role supporting educators in implementing high-quality instructional materials.
Cristina Metcalf earned a bachelor’s degree from Columbia University and a master’s degree in education from UCLA. She holds an administrative services credential as well as a bilingual teaching credential. Her teaching experience spans a variety of settings including district and charter schools, and both dual language immersion and English immersion programs. She has mentored and coached new teachers and administrators through site-based and university-operated programs. Cristina is presently Senior Director, Curriculum & Editorial on the Eureka Math team at Great Minds.
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At Great Minds PBC, we’re focused on ensuring all students have access to knowledge-rich instruction and all teachers have the resources to deliver it effectively. Built by teachers for teachers, Eureka Math² gives educators the resources, structure, and supports to deliver engaging math lessons that help students excel. The curriculum is available for PK-Algebra I or Mathematics I classrooms nationwide.
A research-proven program, Eureka Math² delivers High-Quality Instructional Materials built to drive student outcomes. It helps teachers deliver rigorous, grade-level instruction with confidence—while supporting all learners through consistent structure, visual models, and real-world application.
