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Lesson

Middle School: Engaging in Mathematical Discourse

Clip 2/6: Day 3: Group collaborative task for precise communication and structured talk

Overview

Using Structured Talk: On the third day of school, Patty Ferrant distributes bags of Unifix Math Cubes and “clues” students can use to collaboratively create a precise representation.





Each student in the group is held accountable for working on the task, and though one student says “This is so difficult!” he does so with a smile on his face.

Consider:

What activities and language structures might you use to support students’ precise communication?

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