Getting students talking numbers is a critical part of building number sense and fluency in young mathematicians. It’s the perfect avenue for generating a pool of ideas, encouraging students to analyze others’ thinking, as well as, build students’ confidence as they speak in front of their ideas.
- To read more about our number talk routine, check out this blog post.
- Check out ideas for number talks during distance learning here.
- For a FREE sampling of Talking Numbers prompts, sign-up here.
- Snag the discounted Talking Number bundles here (Kindergarten, 1st Grade & 2nd Grade).
To watch what a Subitizing Talk Numbers prompt sounds like in my classroom, click here or the photo below. From scaffolding with sentence stems to what happens when a student is “wrong”, you can join the conversation here.
I really like your way of thinking, this will be very good and development for students.