Introduction
The use of math talks is crucial for student learning and the ability to apply number sense and logical mathematical explanations. Math talks help support number sense, problem solving, and justifications, but also build confidence and positive attitudes towards math itself. Accurate use of math talks, and journaling can result in greater sense making, engagement, and a safe space for math discussions (Saylor & Walton, 2018). With continual and consistent opportunity to communicate how problems are solved and why they are solved a certain way, over time students will generate the confidence to work through problems independently. Rather than applying a memorized strategy or algorithm, students will be able to logically reason with their implementation of number sense. It is hopeful that the greater the exposure to accurate mathematical discourse, then the more confident students will be in answering questions and completing wordy, multi-step problems.
To learn more about math journals, math talks and problem solving, continue reading my literature review.
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Though the literature review above includes information about number sense and math talks, my action research required a greater emphasis on problem solving and journaling. However, problem solving and number sense, as well as math talks and journaling go hand in hand.
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