This exciting resource provides a unique look into the significant role of classroom discussions in mathematics teaching in grades 1 through 6. Five discussion strategies are introduced to help teachers strengthen students' thinking and learning and help them build connections among mathematical ideas. A valuable outline is provided to help teachers get started using talk in the classroom, plan lessons, and deal with challenges. Two case studies are also included for further insight into how teachers can use talk effectively.

Classroom Discussions: Using Math Talk to Help Students Learn : Grades 1-6

Education & Teaching

Anderson, Nancy Canavan

Chapin, Suzanne H.

O'Connor, Catherine

Schools & Teaching

Math Solutions

Do you think it makes sense to split a day into twenty-four hours? Would another number have been a better choice? “Good questions” promote students’ mathematical thinking and understanding. These best-selling books offer a wealth of sample questions and guidance on how to create your own good questions.

Good Questions for Math Teaching, Grades 5-8: Why Ask Them and What to Ask

Schuster, Lainie

Classroom Discussions: Using Math Talk to Help Students Learn, Grades K–6

Science & Math

Mathematics

Provides preservice and inservice instructors, coaches and facilitators with real, classroom-based video examples that illustrate the principles and practices covered in the authors' best-selling book, Classroom Discussions: Using Math Talk to Help Students Learn, Grade K–6, Second Edition. Ideally the three components – guide, DVD, and book – are used together. The video examples demonstrate how the talk tools described in the book can be used successfully in typical classrooms.

Classroom Discussions: Seeing Math Discourse in Action, Grades K-6

Anderson, Nancy

Chapin, Suzanne

OConnor, Cathy

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