A crucial aspect of the DMIC approach is the successful dialogic discussion and argumentation involved in exploring the the different ways of looking at, or solving a maths problem. A useful resource for developing this culture amongst the class is through the use of Talk moves.
If you Google Talk Moves it will produce about 198,000,000 search results. The majority of the links on the first 3 search pages are useful, and will get you on the right track. However, here are 2 links that I found were really helpful for my own understanding.
First Link: What are talk moves?
A summary of the 5 Talk Moves outlined by Chapin, O'Connor, & Anderson (2003).
- Link to PDF
If you Google Talk Moves it will produce about 198,000,000 search results. The majority of the links on the first 3 search pages are useful, and will get you on the right track. However, here are 2 links that I found were really helpful for my own understanding.
First Link: What are talk moves?
A summary of the 5 Talk Moves outlined by Chapin, O'Connor, & Anderson (2003).
- Link to PDF
Mathematical Discourse
Five Talk Moves
Revoicing
The teacher tries to repeat what a
student has said, then asks the
student to respond and verify
whether or not the teacher’s
revoicing is correct.
“So you’re saying…”
Asking Students To Restate
Someone Else’s Reasoning
The teacher asks one student to
repeat or rephrase what another
student has said, then follows up
with the first student.
“Can you repeat what he just said
in your own words?”
Asking Students To Apply
Their Reasoning To
Someone Else’s Reasoning
Students make their own reasoning
explicit by applying thinking to
someone else’s contribution.
“Do you agree or disagree and
why?”
Prompting Students For
Further Participation
The teacher asks for further
commentary.
“Would someone like to add on?”
Using Wait Time
The teacher waits at least ten
seconds for students to think before
calling on someone for an answer.
“Take your time… we’ll wait.”
Second Link: Useful cards for the classroom
Some print outs/ ideas to help develop the culture of using Talk moves and 'Talk move like' discussions by the Virtual Learning Network, Ministry of Education (2014). Copyright, Ministry of Education, NZ.
References
Chapin, S. H., O'Connor, M. C., & Anderson, N. C. (2003). Classroom discussions: Using math talk to help students learn, grades 1-6. Sausalito, CA: Math Solutions Publications.
- Miller, L. (2004). Talk Moves (Unpublished Resources), Virtual Learning Network: Ministry of Education, NZ.
Thanks for sharing this great idea and site Matt. I am focusing on Achievement Challenge 6 and Talk Moves will definitely help me .
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