Mathematical discussion ("maths talk") has been identified as the primary vehicle for developing students' conceptual understanding of mathematics. Yet despite the importance of discussions to student learning, teachers face many challenges when facilitating mathematics discussions. This book provides a framework for "maths talk" with guidance, examples, tools and templates.

This book transcends all mathematical content areas with a variety of activities for teachers that include
Solving and discussing high-level mathematical tasks Analyzing narrative cases that make the relationship between teaching and learning salient Examining and interpreting student work Modifying curriculum materials and evaluating learning environments to better support students to reason-and-prove

Take a deep dive into the five practices for faciliting productive mathematical discussons

Enhance your fluency in the five practices-anticipating, monitoring, selecting, sequencing, and connecting-to bring powerful discussions of mathematical concepts to life in your high school classroom. This book unpacks the five practices for deeper understanding and empowers you to use each practice effectively.

* Video excerpts vividly illustrate the five practices in action in real high school classrooms

* Key questions help you set learning goals, identify high-level tasks, and jumpstart discussion

* Prompts guide you to be prepared for and overcome common challenges

Includes planning templates, sample lesson plans, completed monitoring tools, and mathematical tasks.


Take a deep dive into the five practices for facilitating productive mathematical discussions

Enhance your fluency in the five practices-anticipating, monitoring, selecting, sequencing, and connecting-to bring powerful discussions of mathematical concepts to life in your middle school classroom. This book unpacks the five practices for deeper understanding and empowers you to use each practice effectively.

Video excerpts vividly illustrate the five practices in action in real middle school classrooms Key questions help you set learning goals, identify high-level tasks, and jumpstart discussionPrompts guide you to be prepared for and overcome common challenges

Includes planning templates, sample lesson plans and completed monitoring tools, and mathematical tasks.