ELL Corner: Can we change mathematics test items to be more equitable to ELLs (Part 1 of 3)

This article is the first of a three-part series examining whether the language used in mathematics items on the on National Assessment for Educational Progress (NAEP) impacts the results of English language learners (ELs), and if modifications can be made to level the playing field for ELs. This first issue includes a review of the literature supporting language modification of mathematics test items and NAEP data showing that ELs' have significantly lower NAEP scores when compared to non-EL students