C1.6
Engaging Students in Small-Group Discussions

C1.6 Engaging Students in Small-Group Discussions

Teachers use structures and routines to engage students in small-group discussions, and hold students accountable to share (verbally or nonverbally) mathematical ideas that are relevant to the learning goals for the activity or lesson.

Integrating

The teacher encourages the sharing and borrowing of ideas across groups.

The teacher provides structures for small-group discussions to ensure that all students’ ideas are shared and considered. The teacher invites students to reflect on their participation (e.g., roles, contributions), the quality of their discussions, and the impact on their learning.

Implementing

The teacher clarifies expectations for and monitors discussions to ensure all students contribute.

The teacher provides structures for small-group discussions to ensure that all students’ ideas are shared and considered (e.g., Think-Pair-Share, Turn and Talk, group-discussion protocols).

Progressing

The teacher provides some opportunities for students to engage in small-group discussions.

The teacher may experiment with different structures to invite all students to participate and share their mathematical ideas in pairs or small groups.

Organizing

The teacher may invite students to work with others, but does not provide prompts or guidance to structure discussions.

⬜ Indicator not observed