Math Discourse

Curated by: Kara Alhadeff

What: This is an extensive document of strategies to focus on math discourse in the classroom! There is an overview, sentence frames, open ended questions, and teaching strategies for mathematical discourse. This document can be used by teachers, content leads, and school leadership. 

Why: Students thrive with structure. By using these strategies, students will be set up for success to engage in meaningful discussions about math! 

How: This document can be used for lesson planning, professional development, and department meetings. The strategies section includes activities that you can use in class the next day!

Best For: lesson planning, professional development, instructional teams, school leadership, math content leads, math department

Categorical Tags: math discourse, secondary math, student engagement, student discourse