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Number TalksOctober 14, 2013
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
Key Components of Number Talks•Classroom Environment and Community
•Classroom Discussions
•The Teacher’s Role
•The Role of Mental Math
•Purposeful Computation Problems
Lets Have a Number Talk!
Steps to a Number Talk:1. Write the problem horizontally 2. Have them think quietly to themselves3. 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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Reflection on Video
•What strategies demonstrate accuracy, efficiency and flexibility?
•How would you describe the classroom community and environment?