Digging Deeper: Making Number Talks Matter Even More, Grades 3-10

Digging Deeper: Making Number Talks Matter Even More, Grades 3-10

<DIV><I>€œSense-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</I><BR /><BR /> 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.<BR /> In this comprehensive sequel to <I>Making Number Talks Matter</I>, 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.<BR />  <BR />  Personal and accessible, this book highlights:<ul><li>The kinds of questions that elicit deeper thinking</li><li>Ways to navigate tricky, problematic, or just plain hard exchanges in the classroom</li><li>How to more effectively use wait time during Number Talks</li><li>The importance of creating a safe learning environment</li><li>How to nudge students to think more flexibly without directing their thinking</li></ul>This book offers a rich assortment of ideas to help make Number Talks even more vibrant and meaningful for you and your students.</DIV>