Harnessing the Power of a Single-Number Number Talk

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Alison Williams San Diego State University, CA

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Lisa Lamb San Diego State University, CA

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Volume/Issue:
Volume 116: Issue 8
Page(s):
613–616
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.5951/MTLT.2022.0342
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Subjects:
Math Topic, Algebra, Algebraic Thinking, Expression/Equation, Number, Number & Operations, Other Topic, Assessment/Testing, Formative Assessment, Equity, Access, Mathematical Practices, Reason abstractly and quantitatively

Easy to implement, this strategy has a powerful positive impact in mathematics classrooms.

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© 2023 by National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc.
Page Count:
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Article Category:
Research Article
Print Publication Date:
01 Aug 2023
Online Publication Date:
Aug 2023
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