The students are often asked, these questions:
1. How did you solve it?
2. Why did you solve it that way?
3. Is there another way to solve it?
4. If you made a mistake, where was it? Where did you go wrong?
5. How would you explain your solution to someone else?
These are great questions for you to ask your child when they are completing their math homework. Talking through their solutions really helps students develop a strong understanding of the concepts. If they can explain something, they really understand it.. and that's the goal!
As we progress through the year, we are seeing such growth and progress with the MATH TALK! When the students come to the board to "Teach the Teacher," their explanations are accurate and detailed, and they are becoming quite engaging little teachers. Take a look at some of their teaching experiences, and the processes they are using to solve/model problems!