To Teach Matematics with Focus on Pupils with Another Native Language

Abstract The purpose of this investigation was to understand how teachers/pedagogues nowadays work with mathematics in school. In what way can they pin point the difficulties a pupil with another language might have with mathematics. I started the process of this investigation by reading litterature on the subject. Then I did interviews with several teachers and pedagogues teaching in different schools with children at different ages. The results found in my investegation pointed to a lack of practical work with mathematics especially in classroom and revealed from the teachers a strong desire to work with mathematics in different ways. ”Talking maths” with pupils in class will help them understand the subject better. Several teachers are of the opinion that the pupils will reach the goals in school with this method. The teachers are also aware of the importance of having practical mathematics. The biggest complaints are not having enough planning-time, being overloaded with administrative work and the difficulties of being alone in class doing practical maths. The common opinion was a desire to work differently, using many different pedagogical methods. This would be easier to do in smaller groups and pupils with another native language would easier get helped to comprehend mathematical text. Key words: Taking maths, creativeness, text capacity in mathematics, mathematics-outdoors, togethe