141: 5 Quick Math Talk Strategies to Spark Classroom Conversations

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Today, we're talking about 5 quick math talk strategies that will spark math conversations and increase engagement! 

As math teachers, we often feel like we're talking at our students. As you know it is easy to fall into the cycle of telling students what to do and how to do it in math. But, deep down what we really want is more engagement. If we’re being honest with ourselves talking and telling our students doesn’t lead to more engagement. What we really want is to get our students talking with each other about math?

In this episode, I’ll share a few simple strategies you can use tomorrow to get your students talking, thinking, and collaborating on math problems.

We are chatting about: 

• What are Quick Math Talk Strategies
• Why Spark Math Conversations
• How to Spark Math Conversations

Links mentioned in this episode:

• 📘 Principles to Actions