Planning

Small changes in planning = BIG changes in Math Talk!

How do you organize your planning to make this happen? 

RESEARCH: 

*read the research - what is effective?

*choose a starting point that works for you

TIMETABLES and PLANNING:

*consider when/how various concepts are taught 

*consider the amount of time spent on each "unit"

*create opportunities for spiralling curricular concepts

*structure daily plans to incorporate more 'math moments'

CLASSROOM SET UP and MATERIALS:

*implement fun, engaging, and natural math talk opportunities

*set up your classroom to facilitate exploration and discussion

ASSESSMENT:

*ongoing formative assessment of student learning and progress 

*use conversations, observations, rubrics, reflections and more

*continually revise, rethink, learn

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