Math Talk Moves
Math Talk Moves
• Repeating
• Repeating
“Can you repeat what ________ just said in your own words?”
• Revoicing/Restating
“So you’re saying that …”
• Reasoning
“What was your thinking?”
• Adding On
“Can you repeat what ________ just said in your own words?”
• Revoicing/Restating
“So you’re saying that …”
• Reasoning
“What was your thinking?”
• Adding On
“Would someone like to add on?”
“Would someone like to add on?”
“Who thinks they can explain why this is a good move?”
“Who thinks they can explain why this is a good move?”
• Waiting: Using wait time
“Take your time…we’ll wait…”
• Say More
• Waiting: Using wait time
“Take your time…we’ll wait…”
• Say More
“Tell us more about your thinking?”
“Tell us more about your thinking?”
“Can you expand on that?”
“Can you expand on that?”
• Agree/Disagree & Why
“Do you agree or disagree with that idea? Why?”
• Example/Non-example
“Can you give us an example of that?”
Math Talk Moves
• Agree/Disagree & Why
“Do you agree or disagree with that idea? Why?”
• Example/Non-example
“Can you give us an example of that?”