Maths Talk - supporting rich mathematical communication
The Maths Talk poster provides discussion prompts that scaffold student engagement in mathematical communication while enhancing listening skills.
About this resource
The Maths Talk poster is designed to enhance mathematical and statistical communication in the classroom by providing discussion prompts that improve the quality of mathematical conversations. These prompts serve as scaffolds for all students, offering pathways into discussions while helping them actively listen, think critically about ideas, and engage meaningfully with mathematical concepts and the contributions of their peers.
The Maths Talk poster displays prompts to be used in mathematical discussions. These prompts improve the quality of discussions, provide scaffolds for all students, and can be used by both students and teachers.
The prompts help students actively listen and think about discussions and the ideas of others. Good prompts and questions from teachers and students help activate learning and support students to contribute to mathematical conversations.
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