Sample Math Talks

This chart illustrates the range of types of Math Talks in which you can engage students.

Sources:

• Number Talks by Sherry Parrish
• High-yield Routines for Grades K–8 by Ann McCoy, Joann Barnett, and Emily Combs
• Math Talks by Fawn Nguyen
• Making Number Talks Matter by Cathy Humphreys & Ruth Parker
• Visual Patterns
• Estimation 180
• Robert Kaplinsky

• WHICH ONE DOESN'T BELONG?
• Brad Fulton 
• Five Twelve Thirteen
• Elementary Always Sometimes Never List
• Number Talk Images