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Behind the Scenes: Promoting Productive Math Talk Grades K-5 (IMPACTS-Elem)

March 1, 2025

Do you wish your students would talk more about math than Roblox during a lesson? Allowing students to make sense of mathematics in collaborative groups is a powerful way to learn. How do we craft experiences for student success? How do we guide student groups toward and through productive struggle? How do we facilitate student-centered whole-group discussion? Experience and unpack examples of effective teacher moves.

  • For questions regarding this resource, please contact Center for Recruitment and Retention of Mathematics Teachers (CRR).
  • Phone No: 520-621-6866
  • Email Address: math-crr@arizona.edu