Math Discourse

Puzzle Talk

Thought Burst

Thought Burst

Today's learning experience will help answer the question. . .

At the completion of this burst, answer the questions. . .

What is problem-solving?

How do you facilitate student thinking?

Where will you start?

How do you engage students in problem solving?

Photo App on your phone

Tools for Today's Learning Experience

Paper

Tell me about yourself.

What is your. . .

• First Name
• Grade Level

What is problem solving?

Puzzle Talk Lessons

Whole group & small group discussions

• Help students “see” the math
• Explore strategies
• Compare strategies
• Evaluate strategies
• Discuss mistakes

Ways to engage students in discourse with ST Math

Experience a Puzzle Talk

The

Problem Solving Process

Where can you start?

• 15-minute routine
• It is not teaching the puzzle
• Engage students in Problem Solving Process
• Focus on strategies
• Includes Look-fors
• Can be extended

Puzzle Talk Lessons

look like?

sound like?

What does discourse . . .

Discourse

looks like/sounds like

Facilitation Resources

Student Accountability and Learning

Game Mats & Math Mats for Discussion

Set Norms

Tips for Promoting Discourse

Spark Curiosity

I Wonder What Would Happen If. . .

Have Students Pass the Discussion

Explore, Name, Compare, and Evaluate Strategies

Use the Problem Solving Process

Engagement

Focus on Strategies

Make Thinking Visible

Where to Start

Commitments

In my classroom discourse

looks like?

sounds like?

One thing I will do to get started is. . .

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