Activating Math Talk : 11 Purposeful Techniques for Your Elementary Students

Achieve High-Quality Mathematics Discourse With Purposeful Talk TechniquesEngaging students in high quality discourse is important for their conceptual learning, but successfully promoting such discourse in elementary classrooms-with attention to the needs of every learner-can be a challenge. Based on research, Activating Math Talk tackles this challenge by bringing 11 practical, math-specific, productive discourse techniques to the classroom. You will be guided through each technique with* Classroom examples spanning grades K-5* Reflection moments to help you relate to your own instruction* Classroom vignettes that illustrate the techniques in action* Group discussion questions for engaging with colleagues