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Math Talks: Building Number Sense and Confidence Through Number Talks

Learners will enjoy a lively debate style discussion centered around a new creative math activity/topic each week. They will develop number sense, build confidence, learn to share ideas using mathematical vocabulary, all while having fun! #academic
Liz Malone
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:
(451)
Class

What's included

1 live meeting
30 mins in-class hours per week

Class Experience

US Grade 4 - 5
Learners in this class will enjoy a lively 30 minute debate style discussion centered around a different creative math activity/topic each week. Learners will have the opportunity to think independently, share their thinking with the group, and defend their thinking using mathematical strategies and vocabulary with support from classmates and from the teacher. Respect for each learners ideas and thought processes will be emphasized throughout each class session. 

Week 1 (Week 0f 2/24/24): What Shape Could This Be? (Geometry)
Week 2 (Week of 11/18/24): Which One Doesn't Belong (Mathematical Properties)
Week 3 (Week of 11/25/24): What's the Rule? What's the Exception? (Patterns)
Week 4 (Week of 12/2/24): Balance the Scale (Pre-algebraic Reasoning)
Week 5 (Week of 12/9/24): Which One is False (Equations, Decimals, Fractions)
Week 6 (Week of 12/16/24): Which One Doesn't Belong - With a Twist (Mathematical Properties)
Week 7 (Week of 12/23/24): Dots, Dots, Dots (Mental Math, Number Sense, Equations)
Week 8 (Week of 12/30/24): Shapes, Shapes, Shapes (Geometry, Equations)
Week 9 (Week of 1/6/24): Target Practice (Equations, Order of Operations)
Week 10 (Week of 1/13/24): Fraction Action (Fractions)
Week 11 (Week of 1/20/24): Fraction Action 2 (Fractions - Going Deeper)
Week 12 (Week of 1/27/24): If We Know..Then We Know...Because (Number Sense / Mathematical Reasoning/Multiplication)
Week 13 (Week of 2/3/24): How Do You See It (Adding/Subtracting Fractions Visually)
Week 14 (Week of 2/10/24): How Many Do You See (Geometry with a Twist)
Week 15 (Week of 2/17/24): Number Line Dance (Number Sense - Whole Numbers and Fractions)

Note: Schedule subject to change based on learner needs.
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Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
As a recently retired Gifted and Talented Intervention Specialist, I have a passion for helping young children discover the joy of learning! Before moving into Gifted education, I taught elementary Math and Science to fourth and fifth grade students. In addition to my education certifications in Elementary Education, Gifted Education, and English as a Second Language, I also have a degree in Biology from Wake Forest University. 

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weekly
1x per week
30 min

Completed by 51 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 9-11
1-5 learners per class

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