Developing Mathematical Practices: Small Group Discussions
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2014
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Ohio Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Abstract
Facilitating small group discussions is essential. Small group discussions determine the
quality of whole group discussions and the opportunities for students’ mathematical
thinking. They also support students’ cognitive autonomy, communication, and
justification strategies. Realizing these benefits depends on the quality of the small group
discussions. In this paper, several practices for facilitating productive small group
discussions are discussed. These practices include expecting and assessing students’
understanding of strategies used by their peers, and giving students a responsibility to
make their strategies accessible to others. Questions to guide and assess small group
discussions are included. These practices were observed in several classrooms during a
longitudinal study.
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Ohio Journal of School Mathematics, no. 69 (2014), 12-17.