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Episode 293
Published 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Description
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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