In the Moment: Conferring in the Elementary Math Classroom

by Jen Munson

Conferring in math supports students' learning How do we support all students' mathematical sense-making and move their thinking forward in the midst of problem solving? Talking to students about their work, while they work, is a powerful way of supporting learning. We often engage in these conversations with our readers and writers, and these interactions are just as needed in mathematics. What does it look like to talk with students about their mathematical thinking so that their thinking grows? Practical, research-based guidance for getting started In the Moment offers research-based guidance for conferring with your students in math. Jen Munson explains how, in just a few minutes, a math conference provides opportunities for supporting productive struggle, helping students grow their ideas, and differentiating instruction. You'll learn Enhanced with online videos showing real math conferences and teacher reflections, this comprehensive, student-centered approach to conferring helps you step into your students' mathematical lives to support their learning, communication, and participation. It provides the guidance and support needed to get started with conferring and see it become a crucial part of your teaching.

160 pages, Paperback

Published September 6, 2018

Reviews

[Kathryn Handy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Ohhhh I thought this book was so good! Really helped me gain more clarity around math conferring and how to be more purposeful, intentional, and attentive to students and their thinking. Looking forward to implementing better math conferring structures in the fall. I also felt like a lot of the guiding questions and structure would help me in improving my reading conferences.

[Mandy Robek · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fabulous book for naming what we do and can do to help mathematicians in the moments of their thinking.

[Crystal]

one of the most beautifully designed textbooks I’ve ever read