Classroom Discussions: Using Math Talk to Help Students Learn, Grades 1-6

✍ Scribed by Catherine O'Connor, Nancy Canavan Anderson, Suzanne H. Chapin, Toby Gordon

• Publisher: Math Solutions
• Year: 2003
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 234
• Edition: 1st
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This exciting resource provides a unique look into the significant role of classroom discussions in mathematics teaching in grades 1 through 6. Five discussion strategies are introduced to help teachers strengthen students' thinking and learning and help them build connections among mathematical ideas. A valuable outline is provided to help teachers get started using talk in the classroom, plan lessons, and deal with challenges. Two case studies are also included for further insight into how teachers can use talk effectively.

✦ Table of Contents

Using Math Talk to Help Students Learn......Page 4
Contents......Page 8
Preface: Talk in Action......Page 10
Acknowledgments......Page 16
PART ONE: Talk in the Mathematics Class......Page 18
An Overview......Page 20
The Tools of Classroom Talk......Page 28
PART TWO: The Mathematics: What Do We Talk About?......Page 60
Mathematical Concepts......Page 62
Computational Procedures......Page 68
Solution Methods and Problem-Solving Strategies......Page 83
Mathematical Reasoning......Page 95
Mathematical Terminology, Symbols, and Definitions......Page 104
Forms of Representation......Page 111
PART THREE: Implementing Talk in the Classroom......Page 120
Getting Started......Page 122
Planning Lessons......Page 148
Troubleshooting......Page 165
PART FOUR: Case Studies......Page 182
Looking at the Shape of the Data......Page 184
Fair or Unfair......Page 205
References......Page 222
Index......Page 228