Listening for “Learning talk” in Grades 2 and 3

The Marubitshi group discussed why and how we teach Maths in Grades 2 and 3 to reinforce our strategies for teaching our mathematics curriculum.

For 10 minutes - Whole class counting, estimating, working up and down the number ladder, rounding off, calendar dates, number names and place value

15 minutes per group - Students are then divided into ability groups to do problem solving. This enables us to observe the thinking of each child, listen to the “learning talk” and provide an opportunity for cognitive dissonance to develop. Children record their own thinking in “carpet books” and explain their thinking to the group.

The other groups will be working through their copies of Arnold Brombacher's "Number Sense" and completing board work/work sheets to reinforce the daily concept. This will take place three days a week. Day four will be patterns / measurement / shape / data. On day five we will assess, consolidate or extend our class.

Our teaching style will be adapted to the needs of our students and developing “learning talk” to make maths stimulating and fun.