Are your Number Talks purposeful? In this episode, Pam and Kim discuss the when, how, and why of Number Talks, which they call Problem Talks.

Talking Points:

• Problem Talk vs. Problem String
• When and why to use a Problem Talk
• Example Problem Talk of 15 x 36
• Deciding whose strategy to represent
• Problem Talks are still instructional
• How many students to choose
• Choosing a rich problem  

For more about Problem Talks and Problem Strings, check out episodes 33 and 241.  Episode 33 , Episode 241

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