111: Effective Math Conferences

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Have you ever had a math conference with a student when you ask them to describe their thinking and you are met with a blank stare?

This episode is about effective math conferences during grapple time. We need a plan for our math conferences and I'm sharing 5 simple steps to make your math conferences productive and empowering for students!

In this episode we will chat about: 

• 5 ways to get students talking and participating in math conferences
• Simple phrases to prompt students to share their thinking 
• Frequently asked questions about math conferences like: "How many conferences can you realistically do in a day?" 

Links mentioned in this episode:

“In the Moment, Conferring in the Elementary Math Classroom” by Jen Munson

"Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching the Small Group" by Juli Dixion, Lisa A. Brooks, and Melissa R. Carli

Guide to Engaging Math Discussions

Other episodes you might like:

102: Talk Less So Students Talk More

92: Use Purposeful Techniques for Math Discussions, an Interview with Paola Sztajn

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