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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics 2014 Annual Meeting and Exposition

Please note: The NCTM conference program is subject to change.

79- Look Who's Talking: Using Math Talk to Promote Number Sense

Thursday, April 10, 2014: 9:30 AM-10:30 AM
Rosedown (Hilton)
Lead Speaker:
Tracy Y. Hargrove
Co-Speaker:
Heidi J. Higgins


Find out how you can use math talk in your methods classroom to help preservice teachers develop children’s number sense. We will discuss teaching practices associated with establishing an environment rich in communication and share data that show how math talk supports the development of students’ mathematical understanding.

Presentation Format: Higher Education Session
Grade Band Audience: Higher Education, Preservice and Inservice