I did it! I embarked on the journey I have been reading about, watching videos of, and preparing for since NCSM Boston last spring. I knew about Number Talks, I heard good things, my 3rd grade son's teacher was using them regularly, I just wasn't convinced that High School students would be a prime audience...Then I attended a session by Cathy Humphreys @NCSM-Boston 2015. The presentation sold me - HS Ss can build number sense, develop mathematical reasoning and create a classroom culture of risk taking a problem solving all by implementing Number Talks at the beginning of the class period.
And so I studied, I talked, I shared, I watched, and I read. Finally, in an effort to get started and share with my department I tried out a number talk. Toughest part was landing on which of the many great problems to use.
I was able to do the Number Talk twice and video tape both times. My audience both times included 30-40 HS math teachers from 3 different schools. I was impressed, amazed and energized by the Number Talks and the feedback. I am looking forward to rolling them out in my own class and helping other teachers begin the journey as well.
And so I studied, I talked, I shared, I watched, and I read. Finally, in an effort to get started and share with my department I tried out a number talk. Toughest part was landing on which of the many great problems to use.
I was able to do the Number Talk twice and video tape both times. My audience both times included 30-40 HS math teachers from 3 different schools. I was impressed, amazed and energized by the Number Talks and the feedback. I am looking forward to rolling them out in my own class and helping other teachers begin the journey as well.