EDEL 435 - Reading Discussion Week 9

What was the title of chapter 2 from this week's reading?

• Targeted Discussion

• Open Strategy Sharing

• Compare and Connect

• Introduction

Open strategy sharing does not involve

• building students' repertoire of strategies

• getting the students to solve problems fast and correctly

• nurturing the norms needed for a productive math-talk community

• coming up with several ways to solve the same problem

Answer explanation

Open strategy sharing focuses on exploring various problem-solving methods and fostering a collaborative environment. It does not prioritize speed or correctness, making option b the correct choice.

Tags

CCSS.K.OA.A.1

CCSS.K.OA.A.3

You can disagree with someone else's mathematical idea.

• true

• false

Answer explanation

The statement is true because mathematical ideas can be subjective, and individuals are entitled to their own opinions and interpretations. Disagreement is a natural part of mathematical discourse.

Which of these is not a talk move used to support classroom discussions?

• revoicing

• repeating

• restoring

• reasoning

Answer explanation

The correct answer is c. restoring, as it is not a recognized talk move in classroom discussions. The other options—revoicing, repeating, and reasoning—are established strategies to enhance student engagement and understanding.

K.CC.A.1 "Count to 100 by ones and tens" is an example of a standard for mathematical practice.

• true

• false

Answer explanation

K.CC.A.1 "Count to 100 by ones and tens" is a specific content standard for early mathematics, not a standard for mathematical practice. Therefore, the statement is false.

Tags

CCSS.K.CC.A.1

Which of these principles should not guide classroom discussions?

• Students do not need to know what and how to share their ideas because they are going to learn it in the lesson.

• Teachers must communicate that all children are sense makers and their ideas are valued.

• Discussions should achieve a mathematical goal, and different types of goals require different types of discussions.

• Teachers need to orient students to one another and the mathematical ideas.

Answer explanation

Choice a is incorrect because students should be guided on how to share their ideas to foster effective discussions. The other options emphasize the importance of valuing student input and orienting discussions towards learning goals.

Targeted discussions should focus on specific goals and key terms/ideas that come up in open strategy share.

• true

• false

Answer explanation

True. Targeted discussions are essential for achieving specific goals and clarifying key terms or ideas that arise during open strategy sharing, ensuring focused and productive conversations.

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CCSS.1.OA.A.1

CCSS.1.OA.A.2

CCSS.1.OA.C.6

CCSS.1.OA.D.8

According to the reading, what are some norms for doing mathematics? (select all correct answers)

• Ask questions that help us better understand the mathematics

• Make sense of mathematics

• Agree and disagree with each other

• Keep trying even when problems are challenging

Answer explanation

It is okay to agree and disagree with mathematical ideas, but not the person.

Tags

CCSS.K.OA.A.2

Which of the following is not a protocol to consider when planning for open strategy sharing in a classroom?

• Pick a problem that can be solved in more than one way

• Model a specific way to solve the problem before students begin

• Decide whether children will work individually, in pairs, or in groups to solve the problem

• Take anecdotal records while students work on the problem

Answer explanation

Modeling a specific way to solve the problem limits students' creativity and exploration. Open strategy sharing encourages multiple approaches, so this option does not align with the goal of fostering diverse problem-solving methods.