Mapping and Extending the Theoretical Perspectives of Reading in Science and Mathematics Education Research

Abstract This introductory paper to the special issue “Reading in Science and Mathematics” presents four major theoretical perspectives of reading, literacy, language that underpin many studies this area, including nine articles selected for issue. It first outlines several new developments contemporary issues drive growing importance reading science mathematics. then inform situate authors’ research as reported issue, followed by a brief introduction their situated within each perspectives. The are comprehension, scientific/mathematical disciplinary linguistic/semiotic meaning-making. purpose discussing these is map out terrain field connect key ideas on