Mathematical Discourse

Ask: Are you looking for ways to involve students in resolving their own difficulties and misconceptions through structured discussion?

Engage: Review A Brief Guide for Teachers and Administrators that explains the Formative Assessment Lesson structure and goals.

Action: Explore the lessons available for your grade level.

Ask: How can you use technology to facilitate vocabulary rich mathematical discourse?

Engage: Desmos classroom activities provide multiple format for students to engage in the mathematics, justify their reasoning, and interact with other student responses. Explore the Linear Functions collection to see the different formats available.

Action: Search the desmos lessons to find one that could be incorporated into an upcoming unit of instruction.

Ask: Do you have English Language Learners in your classroom that are struggling to engage in mathematical discourse?

Engage: Read the article Math Instruction for English Language Learners

Action: Reach out the the ELL resource teacher at your school to discuss how some of the ideas in the article could be used with your students.