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The Relationship between Performance on Mathematical Word Problems and Language Proficiency for Students Learning through the Medium of Irish
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Riordain, Maire Ni; O'Donoghue, John – Educational Studies in Mathematics, 2009
Ireland has two official languages--Gaeilge (Irish) and English. Similarly, primary- and second-level education can be mediated through the medium of Gaeilge or through the medium of English. This research is primarily focused on students (Gaeilgeoiri) in the transition from Gaeilge-medium mathematics education to English-medium mathematics…
Descriptors: Bilingual Students, Mathematics Education, Official Languages, Foreign Countries