Facilitate Meaningful Mathematical Discourse. Effective mathematics teaching engages students in discourse to advance the mathematical learning of the whole class. When students are talking about Math with their peers they are able to connect their knowledge with other students ideas build a contextual understanding of complex topics and explore various approaches to solving problems.
The discussions emphasize reasoning proof evaluation and justification. Teachers Role in Facilitating Discourse Guiding. Extending Supporting Student-to-student exchanges Eliciting Students Thinking Eliciting Student Thinking providing opportunities for students to generate ideas and share with the class Supporting Student-to-Student Exchanges.
An NCTM Interactive Institute for Pre-KGrade 12 Teachers and School Leaders.
In classrooms where there is high-quality mathematical discourse teachers and students ask challenging and thought-provoking questions and there is skillful facilitation of meaningful discussions focused on the mathematics. Identify one or two. An NCTM Interactive Institute for Pre-KGrade 12 Teachers and School Leaders. Effective mathematics teaching engages students in discourse to advance the mathematical learning of the whole class.
