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Students talking and collaborating should occur often every day during math, not just at one particular time (during number talks, problem solving, partner work, games, etc., kids are talking about the math). They should be reasoning, explaining, modeling, comparing, justifying- being a mathematician. More info in the Standards for Mathematical Practice.
Students talking and collaborating should occur often every day during math, not just at one particular time (during number talks, problem solving, partner work, games, etc., kids are talking about the math). They should be reasoning, explaining, modeling, comparing, justifying- being a mathematician. More info in the Standards for Mathematical Practice.
The Elementary Math Framework allots 5-10 minutes for a short activity every day to engage students in the SMPs. This does NOT have to be at the start of your math block, though that is most common. If you have a 10 minute gap in your schedule, use that time to engage students in an activity that allows THEM to think deeply, problem solve, develop strategies, communicate, reason and justify mathematical ideas. Number or Problem talks and strings are most commonly used during this time.
The Elementary Math Framework allots 5-10 minutes for a short activity every day to engage students in the SMPs. This does NOT have to be at the start of your math block, though that is most common. If you have a 10 minute gap in your schedule, use that time to engage students in an activity that allows THEM to think deeply, problem solve, develop strategies, communicate, reason and justify mathematical ideas. Number or Problem talks and strings are most commonly used during this time.
Number or Problem talk is displaying one problem or image to elicit many different strategies and models from the students.
Number or Problem talk is displaying one problem or image to elicit many different strategies and models from the students.
Number or Problem strings are a set of related problems given in a particular order to lead students to a particular strategy.
Number or Problem strings are a set of related problems given in a particular order to lead students to a particular strategy.
Need more information? How to implement number talks document and Number Talk “Look Fors” p.10
Strategies vs Models
Strategies vs Models
Strategies are how how you think and mess with the numbers. Models are how you show your thinking.
Strategies are how how you think and mess with the numbers. Models are how you show your thinking.
Explanations and examples of Strategies and Models by grade level. To learn more, watch this video or read this blog.
Explanations and examples of Strategies and Models by grade level. To learn more, watch this video or read this blog.
Different models to show one strategy: "use a friendly number"
Daily Number Sense Routines and Number Talk Resources
Daily Number Sense Routines and Number Talk Resources
Previously, there was a large number of resources listed at the bottom of every essential question page to use to get students thinking & talking about their math ideas. These routines are now here. Now, you will see a few suggestions on each essential question.
Previously, there was a large number of resources listed at the bottom of every essential question page to use to get students thinking & talking about their math ideas. These routines are now here. Now, you will see a few suggestions on each essential question.
These are meant to be used daily to engage all students. Some are number talks that use images to spark ideas while others are based in problem solving. Whichever ones you choose, allow students time to become familiar with them before changing to another one. Here is a guide to getting started and Number Talk "Look Fors". Tutorial videos in the "How-To Videos, Support, Inventory Lists" tab.
These are meant to be used daily to engage all students. Some are number talks that use images to spark ideas while others are based in problem solving. Whichever ones you choose, allow students time to become familiar with them before changing to another one. Here is a guide to getting started and Number Talk "Look Fors". Tutorial videos in the "How-To Videos, Support, Inventory Lists" tab.
Number strings can be found on your grade level fluency tab in the "Classroom Resources" section or in this folder.
Number strings can be found on your grade level fluency tab in the "Classroom Resources" section or in this folder.
Tip:
Tip:
In order to give students time to develop a strategy, do number strings two or three consecutive days. Then during workstations or at another time, use an activity or game from the curriculum map to allow students time to practice the strategy for fluency.
In order to give students time to develop a strategy, do number strings two or three consecutive days. Then during workstations or at another time, use an activity or game from the curriculum map to allow students time to practice the strategy for fluency.
More information and resources:
More information and resources:
Number Talks: Helping Children Build Mental Math and Computation Strategies, Grades K-5 by Sherry Parrish (all schools should have at least one copy of this book) PDFs and JAMBOARDS for Number Talks here
Math Flip Cards- like mini number talks on printable cards and Google Slides. More info on Berkeley Everett's website .
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