Teaching K-12 math becomes an easier task when everyone understands the language This book, published in partnership with SEDL, illustrates how fundamental mathematical concepts are often understood only at a superficial level. Written to inspire "aha" moments, The Problem with Math Is English enables teachers to help students identify and understand the nuances and true meaning of math concepts by exploring them through the lenses of language and symbolism. It delves into such fundamental topics as multiplication, division, fractions, place value, the distributive property, and more. Offers a new way to approach mathematics content which will improve how all students, and especially English language learners, understand math Emphasizes major attributes of conceptual understanding in mathematics Explains commonly misunderstood concepts such as proportional reasoning, graphical representation, and the order of operations This important book fills a gap in math education by illustrating how a deeper understanding of math concepts can be developed in all students through a focus on language and symbolism.