Promote high-quality mathematics talk

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Opportunity #11 -Promote high-quality mathematics talk

Audience – Key stages 1, 2 and 3
Time - 1.5 hours approximately

Observe classroom practice, explore practical strategies and have plenty of time for talk! Backed by EEF research.

Are you making the most of talk opportunities in maths lessons? Are teachers using a range of questions to support pupils to engage in mathematical thinking? It is important for children to learn the skills of building upon answers, challenging others and asking their own questions.