Resources to Spark Mathematical Discussions
Algebra by Example
http://math.serpmedia.org/algebra_by_example/
Always, Sometimes, Never
http://asnmath.blogspot.com/
B2N: Between Two Numbers
http://www.between2numbers.com/
Convince Me That
tinyurl.com/ConvinceMeThat
Cube Conversations
http://www.stevewyborney.com/?p=1253
Estimation 180
http://www.estimation180.com/
Esti-Mysteries
https://www.stevewyborney.com/?p=1744
Fraction Talks
http://www.fractiontalks.com/
Get Riddles
https://www.getriddles.com/math-riddles/
How We Teach - Math Talks
https://howweteach.com/mathtalks/
Graphing Stories
http://www.graphingstories.com/
Math Arguments
http://matharguments180.blogspot.com/
Math Before Bed
https://mathbeforebed.com/
Math by Example
https://math.serpmedia.org/math_by_example/
Math for Love Unit Chats
https://mathforlove.com/
Math is Visual
http://mathisvisual.com/
Math Mistakes
http://mathmistakes.org/
Math Visuals
https://mathvisuals.wordpress.com
Number Strings
https://numberstrings.com/
Number Talk Images
http://ntimages.weebly.com/
Numberless Word Problems
https://bstockus.wordpress.com/numberless-word-problems/
Play With Your Math
https://playwithyourmath.com/
Problem Strings from Pam Harris
http://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/problem-strings/
Same BUT Different
https://www.samebutdifferentmath.com/
Same OR Different
https://samedifferentimages.wordpress.com/
Solve Me Mobiles
https://solveme.edc.org/
Splat!
http://www.stevewyborney.com/?p=893
Visual Patterns
http://www.visualpatterns.org/
Which One Doesn’t Belong?
http://wodb.ca/
Find a reason why each one doesn’t belong.
Would You Rather Math
http://www.wouldyourathermath.com/
Print Materials for Professional Learning & Inspiration
Building Powerful Numeracy
by Pam Harris
Developing Numerical Fluency
by Patsy Kanter + Steven Leinwand
Making Number Talks Matter
by Cathy Humphreys & Ruth Parker
Making Sense of Algebra
Paul Goldenberg, et. al.
Minilessons for Operations
by Cathy Fosnot, et. al.
https://tinyurl.com/FostnotAmazon
Necessary Conditions
by Geoff Krall
Number Talks
by Sherry Parrish
Number Talks: FDP
by Sherry Parrish
Number S.E.N.S.E. Series
by McIntosh, Reys, and Reys
Sites for Free Teacher Learning
53 Degree Shift (blog)
https://bit.ly/MathTalkBlog
Anne Agostinelli shares how she introduces math talks to teachers via the student experience. Includes slides and examples.
Inside Mathematics
https://www.insidemathematics.org
Peruse a videocollection featuring Silicon Valley teachers engaging students in number talks with various topics in grade levels 1-7.
Jo Boaler on Number Talks
https://www.youcubed.org/
Jo Boaler shares resources with research behind number sense practices that support student thinking and attitudes about math.
Math Talks
http://www.mathtalks.net/
Fawn Nguyen shares Number and Pattern Talks that include the prompts and examples of her students’ thinking to help you plan.
Math with Meaning (blog)
https://mathwithmeaning.wordpress.com/
This blog has several posts related to number talks, including book club reflections, classroom examples, and detailed planning tips.
Meaningful Math Moments
www.meaningfulmathmoments.com/
This blog post is a great introduction to number talks and a how-to guide for using some of the sites on pages 1-2 of this doc.
SFUSD Curriculum Tool Site
http://www.sfusdmath.org/math-talks
This curriculum site shares research, planning tools, resources, videos, and guides for implementing math talks with your classes.
Sherry Parrish Number Talk Intro
https://youtu.be/twGipANcIqg
This hour-long video features Sherry Parrish introducing how number talks strengthen students’ computational thinking.
Thumbs Up Math
https://www.thumbsupmath.com/
A great collection of resources including flip books for purchase, links to online videos and teacher tutorials, and more!
Compiled by Anne Agostinelli @anneagost, last updated May 2020