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Spark powerful math conversations in your classroom with these free mathematical discourse resources.

Math shouldn’t always be quiet! Why? Because when students transform their mathematics learning and thinking into words, they dramatically expand their ability to think critically about math, develop higher-order thinking skills, and apply their knowledge to new and novel math situations.

Download these free resources on mathematical discourse, and learn best practices that can be used to create a classroom environment that fosters rich mathematical discussions.

Discourse Cards: Questions and Sentence Starters to Encourage Mathematical Conversations

Infographic: Planning and Leading Mathematical Discourse

Bookmark: Planning and Leading Mathematical Discourse

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Whitepaper: Orchestrating Mathematical Discourse to Enhance Student Learning

Whitepaper: Selecting and Sequencing Student Solutions

Whitepaper: Culturally Responsive Mathematics Teaching

Whitepaper: Recognizing Misconceptions as Opportunities for Learning with Understanding

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Math Discourse Activities: Grades 6–8

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