Tagged as: Number Talks
Series: Ideas at Work
How to Use Digital Photos to Build a Mathematical Language Routine for Kids
June 6, 2022
It turns out that mathematical thinking is developed in conversation with others; asking students “how do you know that?” will reveal a child’s mathematical reasoning skills. The ability to explain one’s thinking is a cognitive leap that requires protected time for meaningful conversation.
- Topic: Sets, Number Sense
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags English Language Learner, Number Talks
Series: Focus on Collaboration January 26, 2016
Planning and Reflecting with a Ten Frame Number Talk
These two first-grade teachers plan a visual number talk together using ten frames. After both try it, they reflect on the strategies that students used.
- Topic: Number Operations
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Number Talks
Series: About Early Math May 4, 2015
Teachers’ Perspectives on Math and Language Arts Instruction
While differences exist between math and language arts, teachers can use similar strategies in teaching both subjects. "Math time is often serious and tense. Rigor and seriousness are essential, but so are the excitement and…
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Number Talks, Books
Series: About the Collaborative March 26, 2015
Flexible Thinking Useful for Children and Teachers at Innovations Schools
"I was taught algorithms in school," says coach Liz Avila. "There wasn't much thought that went into the math that I did." The Innovations project aims to alter this "plug-and-chug" method of problem solving, through…
- Topic: Number Operations
- Age/Grade Level: Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Number Talks
Series: Ideas at Work October 3, 2014
First Grade Number Talks Ideas from a First Grade Teacher
This blog post provides some great ideas for first grade Number Talks sessions. These 10-15 minute activities can be centered around the rekenrek or dot cards and are designed to reinforce students’ understanding of number…
- Topic: Number Sense, Number Operations
- Age/Grade Level: 1st Grade
- Tags Number Talks, Rekenrek, Dot cards
Series: Ideas at Work April 9, 2014
Exploring “Math Talks” with Math Problems for 2nd Grade and Beyond
The Math Talk instructional strategy emphasizes spoken communication around a series of carefully crafted math problems. “They challenge my students to be more specific in their reflections,
- Topic: Number Sense, Number Operations
- Age/Grade Level: Kindergarten, 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade
- Tags Number Talks
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