Classroom Discussions: Seeing Math Discourse in Action, Grades K-6

Provides preservice and inservice instructors, coaches and facilitators with real, classroom-based video examples that illustrate the principles and practices covered in the authors' best-selling book, Classroom Discussions: Using Math Talk to Help Students Learn, Grade K–6, Second Edition. Ideally the three components – guide, DVD, and book – are used together. The video examples demonstrate how the talk tools described in the book can be used successfully in typical classrooms.

Nancy Canavan Anderson has taught mathematics to students from kindergarten through grade eight. She has also worked as an instructor for preservice teachers and a consultant for Math Solutions. She received her doctoral degree in mathematics education from Boston University.
Suzanne H. Chapin is a professor of mathematics education at Boston University. She is interested in mathematics curricula, the education of the gifted, and how to further the mathematics achievement of economically disadvantaged students. Over the past twenty-five years, Chapin has directed many projects and written many books in these areas.
Catherine O’Connor is a professor in linguistics and education at Boston University. She works with teachers and researchers to study language use in classrooms.