DiscussNdefend tasks are any tasks that stimulate mathematical discourse, e.g. puzzles, pictures, or graphics that stimulate curiosity, wonder, or doubt.
Why do it?
Reactivate and deepen conceptual understanding of big ideas.
Creates a culture that values and enables student voice
Multiple opportunities to practice maths talk in a ‘safe environment’
Multiple opportunities to hear, use and develop maths language.
Below is a collection of freely available resources that can be used as part of a discussNdefend routine.