1. Number Talks October 14, 2013

2. Computational Strategies Accuracy – Efficiency – Flexibility – The ability to produce and accurate answer The ability to choose an appropriate, expedient strategy for a specific computation problem The ability to use number relationships with ease in computation

3. Key Components of Number Talks Classroom Environment and Community Classroom Discussions The Teacher’s Role The Role of Mental Math Purposeful Computation Problems

4. Lets Have a Number Talk! Steps to a Number Talk: 1.Write the problem horizontally 2.Have them think quietly to themselves 3.As for a thumbs up when they have an solution. Hold up extra fingers for additional solutions 4.Ask students for answers and write on board 5.Have students defend their answers

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6. Reflection on Video What strategies demonstrate accuracy, efficiency and flexibility? How would you describe the classroom community and environment?