Math Talk Mini Bulletin Board, Gr. 3 & Up

This 34-piece Math Talk mini bulletin board will help students in Gr.3 & up:

• Understand the meaning and importance of math talk
• Use appropriate questions and statements to facilitate structured, math-focused conversations
• Develop a deeper understanding of their own math knowledge and thinking

Set covers four Math Talk concepts:

• Explain
• Justify
• Solve
• Question

Includes guide for developing math talk:

• Explain your strategy and solution to a partner
• Support and defend your strategy and solution
• Ask yourself questions as you solve a problem
• Ask your partner questions about the strategy/solution -use to solve the problem

Sample math talk questions and statements:

• Is there another way to solve the problem?
• How can I explain and justify my answer?
• Can you please explain how you know your solution is correct?
• This is the problem in my own words...
• My solution is reasonable because...

Mini bulletin board set also includes an instructional guide with display ideas, classroom activities, and related learning standards.