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Number Talk

Emily Hyams

Created on October 22, 2024

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AVID Math Strategy

Erica, Sarah, Marc, Emily

Number Talks

Definition: The Number Talks strategy emphasizes mental math and mathematical discussion, fostering conceptual understanding over rote memorization.Purpose: Number Talks are aimed at improving student reasoning, fluency, and flexibility with numbers in a low-stakes, discussion-rich environment

Introduction

GOAL OF NUMBER TALKS

Development of Mathematical Reasoning: Students build number sense by exploring multiple ways to solve problems.Fostering Communication: Encourages students to articulate their thought processes and listen to peer strategies​ Equity in Math Instruction: Promotes a culture where all student ideas are valued, regardless of correctness

share and discuss

Display the problem

Multiple strategies are shared, debated, and discussed in an open, non-judgmental environment

structure of a number talk

Students solve independently.

introduce

collect

number talks in k-2

Example: Simple addition using mental strategies (e.g., 8 + 7).Activity: A teacher presents an addition problem, and students share different strategies like "making ten" by breaking numbers down (e.g., 8 + 2 + 5)

Number talks in 3-6

Example: Multiplication (e.g., 8 x 7).Activity: Teachers might focus on strategies like breaking apart numbers (8 x 7 can become 8 x 5 + 8 x 2)​ Example: Fractions

ACTIVITY

Practice Number Talk: Teachers simulate a Number Talk by solving a simple math problem collectively, sharing strategies, and reflecting on student responses. This activity helps teachers experience facilitating mathematical discourse

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