In this course, you will learn about a research-based math strategy you can implement in your classroom to boost students’ mental math skills and develop their flexibility, accuracy and efficiency when solving math problems. This course will introduce you to the major components of a number talk and suggest ways of using number talks in your classroom, including as a formative assessment method so you start integrating this powerful strategy in your teaching practice today. 

Course Objectives:

• Describe how number talks promote student understanding of mathematics
• Identify the major components of a number talk
• Plan for supports needed for struggling students
• Identify ways you can use number talks for formative assessment
• Apply the number talks strategy in your classroom