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Launching a Discourse-Rich Mathematics Lesson

Description

This article shares a mathematics discourse technique adapted from literacy instruction and designed to prepare students' engagement in a mathematics task by model mathematical thinking. The Math Think Aloud is used during the launch of a lesson to provide access to the mathematics and help students make sense of the task so they are able to work on the task and share their mathematical thinking. Successes, challenges, and tips for effective implementation are shared. 

PUBLICATION DETAILS

Type
Article
Author
A. Trocki
C. Taylor
T. Starling
P. Sztajn
D. Heck
Publisher
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM)
Topic(s)
Teacher Professional Development and Pedagogy
Publication Year
2015
Discipline(s)
Other