Number Talks

The Number Talks concept was new to me, but as I have been able to incorporate these 5-15 minute lessons with the students, they have really improved their understanding of the concepts needed as a foundation for their mathematical journey.

Number Talks: Whole Number Computation

From the Author:

Number Talks: Whole Number Computation is a dynamic multimedia resource created in response to the requests of teachers—those who want to implement number talks but are unsure of how to begin and those with experience who want more guidance in crafting purposeful problems.

It supports teachers in understanding:

• what a classroom number talk is

• how to follow students’ thinking and pose the right questions to build understanding

• how to prepare for and design purposeful number talks

• how to develop grade-level-specific strategies for the operations of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

A Framework for Collaborative Learning

While Number Talks: Whole Number Computation may be used as an independent resource, it is also structured to provide a framework for collaborative learning groups or to provide professional development opportunities through grade-level teams, individual schools, or districts. Chapter 9 was designed to serve as a facilitator’s resource.