After receiving ELL services for three years, Miguel passes the English proficiency test and is dismissed from ELL services. In most of his classes, he is able to follow directions and participate in class discussions, but appears lost during the geometry unit in his math class, even though math is usually his best subject. What type of support does Miguel need?
A. math instruction should be delivered in his native language
B. Miguel should be referred for testing to see whether he qualifies for special education services
C. Miguel should be pulled for ELL services
D. Miguel needs scaffolded support from his math teacher to understand academic language
Answer: D. Academic language can take five to seven years to develop. Miguel needs support from his content teacher.
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