tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post1918231573056836864..comments2024-03-21T03:54:48.886-04:00Comments on The Elementary Math Maniac: Number Talks Book Study: Part 1The Math Maniachttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06177173988483052908noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-72233319398534939442015-01-16T10:58:18.414-05:002015-01-16T10:58:18.414-05:00As we have adopted a more number talks based model...As we have adopted a more number talks based model for classroom instruction, we have changed the way our district assessment looks for math. There are some people who still want a timed, vertical, standard algorithm test but those are all folks who have not yet embraced number talks. I am so glad you will be joining our discussion of number talks.The Math Maniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177173988483052908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-5555190525752483572015-01-15T19:28:20.606-05:002015-01-15T19:28:20.606-05:00I'm in love with Number Talks! Wow! How powe...I'm in love with Number Talks! Wow! How powerful! I am in my first year in a newly created position of Math Coach for K-5 in our district. I have been providing Professional Development for teachers and assistants all year long modeling various strategies for all the operations and discussing the fundamental skills that need to be in place that help foster number sense like making 10's, the ability to decompose numbers, etc. Number Talks provide the missing piece. I have always loved allowing students to discuss their thinking, but this book provides the framework for the discussion and encourages the strategies we have been teaching our young students (I'm thinking particularly about open numberlines) and helps them take the next step to apply those strategies to calculate mentally. We are required to give various tests for Math which show the equations vertically and thus encourages the standard algorithm methods (which, of course, contain no underlying understanding of place value). I have been proposing to my teachers that the goal would be for our students to calculate the answers mentally. The more we do these number talks at the lower elementary, the further they will be able to go in their mathematical journeys. I am amazed when I watch the videos on the DVDs at the sophistication these children have at even the young ages. Thanks so much for providing this opportunity. I can't wait to read and discuss more!<br />Ann Elise Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-1132810433295008582015-01-11T20:36:00.537-05:002015-01-11T20:36:00.537-05:00Love this comment! A number talk is a great way t...Love this comment! A number talk is a great way to show kids what academic talk is. Great point about the author's tone and completeness of ideas!The Math Maniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177173988483052908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-88575468405195469002015-01-11T20:34:33.663-05:002015-01-11T20:34:33.663-05:00Hi Debbie! I am glad you are getting back to it a...Hi Debbie! I am glad you are getting back to it and am certain you will love the magic of number talks!The Math Maniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177173988483052908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-49131055667764542262015-01-11T20:34:07.621-05:002015-01-11T20:34:07.621-05:00It is easy to get teachers on board with number ta...It is easy to get teachers on board with number talks! I was convinced the first time I saw one demonstrated and if you lead a few for teachers in your school they will be jumping right on. I also like how number talks isn't so much information that you can't fit it into short professional development times. I also like how you can cover the material in the first few chapters, have teachers go out and try it and come back and share and go from there. It is a great topic for a professional learning community or another type of group that meets regularly for a short period of time. The Math Maniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177173988483052908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-9143016128320609782015-01-11T20:31:05.648-05:002015-01-11T20:31:05.648-05:00Wow! A three hour class is certainly a quick one ...Wow! A three hour class is certainly a quick one but I find quick and focused professional development can be very effective. I like to do book studies because it keeps me accountable to finishing the book and it slows my pace down so that I really have time to absorb the information. The Math Maniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177173988483052908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-75338706801247899972015-01-11T20:29:33.685-05:002015-01-11T20:29:33.685-05:00What do you think the biggest obstacle is to using...What do you think the biggest obstacle is to using it to its fullest potential? I would love to hear more about what parts you are doing consistently and what you are finding challenging! The Math Maniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177173988483052908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-24281358880763415272015-01-11T20:27:30.522-05:002015-01-11T20:27:30.522-05:00You won't regret it! I know I am just reading...You won't regret it! I know I am just reading this book but I have been so inspired by it and have been applying the principles of this book for the last few years and it has made a big difference! The Math Maniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177173988483052908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-7192994487355121482015-01-11T20:26:43.778-05:002015-01-11T20:26:43.778-05:00I love your points about the teacher's role in...I love your points about the teacher's role in all of this. I think that is the hardest part for most teachers! Keeping a blank face when taking answers and listening instead of teaching! The Math Maniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177173988483052908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-84352757175176965622015-01-11T20:24:31.958-05:002015-01-11T20:24:31.958-05:00Can't wait to read it! Here is the link for o...Can't wait to read it! Here is the link for others to check out! http://www.guided-math-adventures.com/2015/01/number-talks-book-study-chapters-1-2.htmlThe Math Maniachttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06177173988483052908noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-51206817694892263692015-01-11T19:39:11.463-05:002015-01-11T19:39:11.463-05:00What makes Number Talks so exciting for me is that...What makes Number Talks so exciting for me is that I get insight into how my students think mathematically. We have always been a community, and a family, but now we are a community of learners. Students start to understand the difference between 'academic talk' and 'social talk'. As a teacher with a full plate, I really appreciate the encouraging tone the author uses to make suggestions, and I also appreciate how she explains how to implement. It's not just 'one more thing'; it really makes a difference! Kimberly Griffithhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14871775594121502162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-34131978838095131992015-01-11T17:58:30.418-05:002015-01-11T17:58:30.418-05:00I bought this book in September and began reading ...I bought this book in September and began reading the sections for older students. I teach 5th grade. Then, school started and I never got back to it. This book study has motivated me to get going again. I have heard only wonderful things about this book. Thanks for hosting this book study. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-90209060315921732852015-01-11T17:19:10.067-05:002015-01-11T17:19:10.067-05:00As a 1st year math coach in a district that has be...As a 1st year math coach in a district that has been heavily focused on literacy for many years, I am very excited about this book and about how easily I will be able to get teachers on board using Number Talks in their classrooms. The way the 1st 2 chapters have laid out a very clear plan will allow me to pass on this helpful method at our next PD session. I cant wait to read the rest!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13223173144369963196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-52546003072006259572015-01-11T17:11:46.884-05:002015-01-11T17:11:46.884-05:00I LOVE number talks! I took a quick three hour cl...I LOVE number talks! I took a quick three hour class that included the book... and then never finished reading it. It's so difficult to find the time. So I'm excited to read through it with you. Thanks!<br /><br />Denise<br /><a href="http://lightbulbsandlaughter.blogspot.com/" rel="nofollow">Light Bulbs and Laughter</a>Denise@Light Bulbs and Laughterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10832578550688444659noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-64786619210692083992015-01-11T15:00:13.399-05:002015-01-11T15:00:13.399-05:00I look forward to follow your thoughts on this boo...I look forward to follow your thoughts on this book. I read it over the summer and have implemented bits and pieces. I am not using it to its fullest potential-yet. I agree one of my best used and favorite tips from the book is having my scholars put up a finger when they have a solution and then keep thinking (and adding fingers.) It really makes them dig dipper and look at the various strategies they can use. Thank you for choosing this book as your book study.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16295354806102146158noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-47233537031005191302015-01-11T14:10:19.492-05:002015-01-11T14:10:19.492-05:00This book has been on my list for a while. I must...This book has been on my list for a while. I must read it!Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053983168084838303noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-17527165872595662582015-01-11T13:34:33.681-05:002015-01-11T13:34:33.681-05:00I am excited to read your thoughts on the book and...I am excited to read your thoughts on the book and to follow along on my blog. Here is my post on Chapters 1 & 2: http://firstgradekate.blogspot.com/2015/01/number-talk-linky-chapters-1-2.html<br /><br />- Katy<br /><a href="http://firstgradekate.blogspot.com" rel="nofollow">First Grade Kate</a>Katyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13889835687956874105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4746027850336066537.post-14307666522209709702015-01-11T13:00:18.386-05:002015-01-11T13:00:18.386-05:00Great post! I enjoy reading the perspective of a m...Great post! I enjoy reading the perspective of a math coach since you work with so many grade levels. Thanks so much for sharing and hosting the book study! Posted on our blog as well! <br /><br />Smiles,<br />SarahAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348667888099615210noreply@blogger.com