Q1 Number Talk Review

This week on the blog, I wanted to revisit the information from last year on Number Talks.  They are the perfect warm-up to your math workshop!

Think of number talks as building your students' MATH SCHEMA!  The more strategies that are discussed, modeled and shared the more NEW mathematical knowledge they can draw from when problem-solving. 

Mental math is so important and is an essential part of our students' mathematical toolkits!   

Consistent Number Talks give students the confidence to manipulate numbers/math in a way that makes sense to them. 

Here are some tips from our Math Coach's presentation:

She shared an AWESOME website that had tons of quick-ready to use number talks. It is called, Which One Doesn't Below.  Check it out below!

Be sure to check out NC Tools for Teachers!  Within each cluster, you will find premade Number Talks that you can download.  They are a great springboard for building future lessons for your students.  

I found this Suggested Mental Math Strategies on NC Tools for Teachers.  I love that it is broken down by grade level and there are links to video snapshots of lessons that can be incorporated into Number Talks. 

I also found these FREE printable posters to add to your number talks from Primary Bliss!  

I love the "I would like to defend my answer"poster-HELLO PEAK!

The Routty Math Teacher also has a great FREE file on getting started with number talks.  

A NUMBER Talk in K:

A NUMBER TALK in 1st Grade:

A NUMBER TALK in 2nd Grade:

A NUMBER TALK in 3rd Grade: 

This video really stresses the importance of number talks.  It digs into how number talks level the playing field for students who think differently about math. Allowing students to have the opportunity to use trial and error is essential in building confidence in math. 

So in just 15 minutes a day, you can start improving your students' feelings about math and increase their number sense while also providing a safe place to share and learn. 

Happy Planning!