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Whole Group Discussion in a Number Talk

Whole Group Discussion in a Number Talk

Posted on July 21, 2020
Tags: 1e: designing coherent instruction, 1st grade, 2a: creating an environment of respect and rapport, 2b: establishing a culture for learning, 3a: communicating with students, 3b: using questioning and discussion techniques, 3c: engaging students in learning, 3e: demonstrating flexibility and responsiveness, addressing misconceptions, checking for understanding, elementary, math, number talks, questioning, student collaboration, student discourse
Categories: Danielson Domain 1: Planning & Preparation, Danielson Domain 2: The Classroom Environment, Danielson Domain 3: Instruction

Deirdre Potter, Kirkbride Elementary

What are the questions Ms. Potter asks during this clip? How do the questions support students to develop their reasoning and explanations?

What teacher moves do you notice that support with making student thinking visible?

Why is it valuable for students, as well as for the teacher, to discuss both correct and incorrect answers/strategies?

To view more of Ms. Potter’s Number Talk videos, click the links below:

Reviewing Expectations during Number Talks
Partner Talk during Number Talks
Why Number Talks? (Teacher Interview)

Last modified: August 2, 2021