My kids can : making math accessible to all learners, K–5
KAVON: When we talk, it basically helps us learn more. But, basically we are helping others learn too. I might know something so ...
Reflections The process of supporting reluctant learners to participate comfortably in group discussions is complex and multifac ...
15 Talking About Square Numbers Small-Group Discussion of Multiples and Factors Dee Watson I’m not here for me, I’m here for you ...
I will talk about my math work. I will ask questions when I am confused. I will focus and concentrate on math. I will solve the ...
questions that surfaced what they did understand and allowed them to grapple with examples to build their understanding. I wante ...
I was encouraged that Kendrick took another risk to express an idea, although it was not correct. I could have told Kendrick tha ...
Sharonda had some kernels of understanding; she seemed to understand that you can square all numbers, but I was not sure she und ...
TEACHER: Oh... so if I draw my best square on the board... one thing we know about a square is that it has... ALL[Kendrick loude ...
MALIA: 25! TEACHER: So, Malia, even though she didn’t wait for us, thinks she knows the next square number... is 25... MALIA:[la ...
was especially excited that he was following along with this discussion. Two months ago, I would not have expected him to share ...
their understandings—fragile though they may be—and to be able to have dis- course with their peers in a manner that provides fu ...
KENDRICK:[initially looks confused, then light dawns] Oh, I get it! So, do 38 10 and another 38 10 and that will be 38 20! A ...
16 Kindergartners Talk About Counting The Counting Jar Introduction This video shows Lillian Pinet facilitating a discussion wit ...
ently count within a structure that becomes very familiar. When doing the Counting Jar, students work on a few different aspects ...
he counted, to count out loud, and to explain how he used the number line to help him. By sharing his work, Ricardo has an oppor ...
skills. Janiris is able to identify the mistakes herself, which might help her in her future counting. By listening to her class ...
17 What Do We Do with the Remainder? Fourth Graders Discuss Division Introduction This video shows Dee Watson leading a discussi ...
important for students to examine or that they think might be difficult for stu- dents. However, it can be a challenge for teach ...
As the students discuss the repeated subtraction strategy, Dee carefully records each step. Recording each step of the strategy ...
strategies for discussions makes more and more students actively participate in discussions as the year goes on. There is eviden ...
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