Talk Moves

CHAPTER 3: TALKING ABOUT MATHEMATICAL CONCEPTS

MRS. S. FL ANAGAN
 Teen Text/Talk Lingo
that night? lol it was so funy wat r u doin 2day
do ya wana come ova
Gtg

Can you come up with secret code, using only

letters and numbers to lead friend to your
house?
 Whole Class Discussion to
Explore a Mathematical Concept
Small-Group Discussions

1. Use small group discussions to lay the foundation

for a productive whole class discussion.

2. Groups of two or three work best as every student

will have an opportunity to participate within the
small-group discussion. (Use a timer)
 Try It! And Practice, Practice,
Practice
Lead4Ward App Quick Checks (Sticky Note Product from Students):

Turn and Talk

4 Corners
Stop! Talk! Question!
Shake and Share
Total Recall
Whole Class Discussion to Build
Connections Among Ideas
Using Models in Discussions:
Anchor Charts
Manipulatives

Example: Using a number line to facilitate classrooms discussions about

integers.

These tools helps students visualize a pattern or computation and begin to

connect ideas from the learning.
Setting High Standards
Consider what students should work together
Academic, Social, and Behavior issues
Set clear roles and expectations
Your partners job is to help you learn
Teacher can decide to change if it isnt a good math
Teacher Role:
Listening to Partner Talk
Encourage use of mathematical vocabulary
Foster a safe environment
Whole-Class Discussion to
Uncover Misconceptions and
Errors
Identify partial understanding of a concept
Celebrate accurate use of vocabulary during discussion
by having students repeat complete sentences
discussed with partners.
Give no indication of right or wrong answers, redirect
question back to students.
Have a reflection period.
The mediocre teacher tells.
The good teacher explains. The
superior teacher demonstrates.
The great teacher inspires.
William Arthur Ward