The authors, who have taught elementary through university-level math and co-direct a mathematics leadership project, offer a follow-up to their Making Number Talks Matter that builds on its ideas by digging more deeply into concepts that are tricky, problematic, or difficult when having math conversations with students in grades three through 10. Chapters detail teaching practices to improve, ideas the authors have developed new perspectives on, or issues they have become concerned about, such as how teachers deal with mistakes and confusion during number talks, waiting during number talks, asking questions, encouraging students to access their own understandings and ideas when they are given a new problem to solve, optimizing the use of dot talks to engage all students and shift the classroom culture to one of a learning community, the role of safety, and typical barriers in beginning number talks. Annotation ©2019 Ringgold, Inc., Portland, OR (protoview.com)
“Sense-making makes mathematics personal, and when it’s personal, it comes to life. And that’s how Number Talks can really make a difference.”—Ruth Parker and Cathy Humphreys How teachers react to wrong answers and mistakes makes all the difference in mathematics class. The response can determine whether a student tunes out or delves in.
In this comprehensive sequel to
Making Number Talks Matter, Ruth Parker and Cathy Humphreys explore more deeply the ways Number Talks can transform student understanding of mathematics. Through vignettes and videos, you’ll meet teachers who are learning to listen closely to students and prompting them to figure things out for themselves. You’ll learn how they make on-the-spot decisions, continually advancing and deepening the conversation.
Personal and accessible, this book highlights:
- The kinds of questions that elicit deeper thinking
- Ways to navigate tricky, problematic, or just plain hard exchanges in the classroom
- How to more effectively use wait time during Number Talks
- The importance of creating a safe learning environment
- How to nudge students to think more flexibly without directing their thinking
This book offers a rich assortment of ideas to help make Number Talks even more vibrant and meaningful for you and your students.
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