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Ep 293: What Makes a Good Number Talk?

Ep 293: What Makes a Good Number Talk?

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Are your Number Talks purposeful? In this episode, Pam and Kim discuss the when, how, and why of Number Talks, which they call Problem Talks.

Talking Points:

  • Problem Talk vs. Problem String
  • When and why to use a Problem Talk
  • Example Problem Talk of 15 x 36
  • Deciding whose strategy to represent
  • Problem Talks are still instructional
  • How many students to choose
  • Choosing a rich problem

For more about Problem Talks and Problem Strings, check out episodes 33 and 241. Episode 33 , Episode 241

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