Parrish, Sherry

"Models how the techniques of conducting mathematical number talks and number strings enable students to grapple with number relationships, analyze their justifications and explanations, and communicate and solidify these critical understandings."--Page xxv.

Discusses the benefits of using "number talks," in the classroom, which are five- to fifteen-minute conversations that encourage students to mentally solve a computation problem and explains how to plan for and design number talks for kindergarten through fifth-grade classrooms. Includes a DVD with classroom footage and additional resources for teachers.