1. Examining Productive Talk
MTL Meeting
May 17th and 19th, 2011
Pandora Bedford Rosann Hollinger
Connie Laughlin Bernard Rahming
Hank Kepner
Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation.

2. Learning Intention
We are learning to deepen our understanding of structures/conditions that lead to productive math talk in the classroom.
Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation

3. Success Criteria
We will know we are successful when we can set a goal to incorporate productive talk into mathematics teaching.
Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation

4. Directions: Grade 3: Case Study Everyone reads the introduction.
One person reads the teacher part (Mrs. Roberts). Other people in the group alternate parts.
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5. Case Study Discussion
What talk move(s)/formats did Mrs. Roberts make to bring about math talk?
Were they effective? Why? Why not?
Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation

6. What do you have to do to bring out productive talk
What do you have to do to bring out productive talk? Talk at your tables about what teachers have to do.
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7. Math Teacher Leader Panel
How did you start?
What is working now?
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8. Conditions for Productive Talk
Read the 4 conditions on your own.
As a table, choose one of the conditions.
Brainstorm possible solutions/recommendations that would address positive implementation.
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9. Goal Setting
Set a short term and/or long term goal for yourself toward implementing productive talk in your classroom.
Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation

10. Learning Intention
We are learning to deepen our understanding of structures/conditions that lead to productive math talk in the classroom.
Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation

11. Success Criteria
We will know we are successful when we can set a goal to incorporate productive talk into mathematics teaching.
Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation

12. Time to Reflect
Identify and briefly discuss your short term/long term goal(s) toward implementing productive math talk in the classroom.
Developed by the Milwaukee Mathematics Partnership (MMP) with support by the National Science Foundation