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Being able to explain a strategy shows a higher depth of knowledge, it helps a student solidify their thought process and work through any mistakes in a more personal way.

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It helps students see multiple possibilities for answering a question and that there isn’t always just one path to an answer.

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So they can learn from each other, share strategies.

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To learn multiple strategies

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They can learn from a partner.

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To have a chance to share their ideas and learn strategies from peers to show a higher level of thinking

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So they can learn multiple strategies.

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Also it helps them develop communication skills.

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So they can explain it in their own words which may help their peers.

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They can work together, share ideas and figure out the best method that works for them

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Turn and talk, group work, students as teachers

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The students can see multiple approaches to solving a problem and learn different strategies to use in the future

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The students can see multiple approaches to solving a problem and learn different strategies to use in the future

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Listening to the strategy then using it themselves

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One reason is if they are stuck and don't have ideas for how to strategize a particular problem, another student's share may assist them in solving the problem.

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They are able to help one another if they are struggling.

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It's important because it helps them to learn from eachother and b
ecome independent thinkers.

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Listening to each other and working to solve problems together.

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Multiple perspectives for solving the problem to allow others to think about their strategies compared to others.

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Encourage positive responses

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They can learn from their peers and see multiple ways to solve problems.

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They can work mixed ability groups on open tasks.

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When students engage in the learning, they are more likely to remember and retain the strategy/concept.

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Students get the opportunity to learn as well as to teach others.  Teaching others helps cement the new learning.

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Students get the opportunity to learn as well as to teach others.  Teaching others helps cement the new learning.

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Active listening, mixed ability grouping, modeling for each other

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Model

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Check each other’s work

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Small group work, partner work.

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It helps students that are stuck and don’t know where to start.

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They can use math talk discussion starters...”I noticed..” “the difference between that strategy and my strategy...” etc.

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They can learn from each others strategies.

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They can learn from each others strategies.

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To recognize other strategies available

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Think, pairs, share

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They can talk to each other, work through the problem on a wipe-off board, use manipulatives to demonstrate the problem, and teach each other.

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Using think, pair, share and having each student demonstrate the strategy they used

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Using think, pair, share and having each student demonstrate the strategy they used

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To learn various strategies for problem solving

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To learn various strategies for problem solving

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Talking to one another, determining if their way produced the correct or incorrect answer

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Work in partners and in table groups, ask students to report out on what others are thinking, doing, saying

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There are multiple was that students learn and having an opportunity to engage with others allows them to see the problem from various points of view.

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adding on, restating or rephrasing, giving feedback

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adding on, restating or rephrasing, giving feedback

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they can learn from each other, possibly learn new strategies or different way of thinking, become more proficient in articulating their own thinking

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Turn and talk

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Encourage questioning between students and their peers

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Encourage questioning between students and their peers

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By giving students time to share strategies and work with peers

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By giving students time to share strategies and work with peers

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Modeling

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Share

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To learn there is more than one way to solve a problem. Expose them to different ways to solve things.

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Repeating the other student's idea either verbally or even physically so there is clarification and practice.

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Scaffold their thoughts and ideas

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Seeing peers solve problems differently shows students that there is more than one way to solve a problem

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If a student can explain, he/she understands. If a student is struggling, hearing an explanation from a peer may be more beneficial.

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Thumbs up/ thumbs down

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Exit tickets

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Number talks, answer sharing/discussion on ELMO, math "accountable talk

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Number talks, answer sharing/discussion on ELMO, math "accountable talk

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Gallery walk

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So they can learn from one another and articulate what they are learning. They can find mistakes as they go throught

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Teachers can help facilitate the conversation asking leading questions such as “how did you come up with that,” “why did you do that next,” etc.

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Sharing strategies as in word problem, number talks, etc

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Because students explains things in terms that they understand better.

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Because students explains things in terms that they understand better.

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Critiquing others uses critical thinking

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Critiquing others uses critical thinking

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Students can learn from their partner and their partner can learn from them.

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Talking

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modeling, asking higher order questions. 

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modeling, asking higher order questions. 

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Students are able to see multiple different ways to complete the same problem; therefore, they have the opportunity to see a model of something the may not have thought of themselves and may even be able to add onto their ideas

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Partner sharing/working together to figure it out

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Encourage questioning between students and their peers

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Encourage questioning between students and their peers

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Using various interactive cooperative learning structures

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Using various interactive cooperative learning structures

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Practice speaking and listening, as well as sharing ideas

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Provide the time for students to work together.

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They can learn from each other and see new ways to solve a problem.

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Teachers can check in with partners and ask though provoking questions.

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Teachers can check in with partners and ask though provoking questions.

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Model math discussions and encourage students to ask questions.

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Gallery walk. Partner work. Assessing others work. Hand signals. 

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Gallery walk. Partner work. Assessing others work. Hand signals. 

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Take the time for these math discussions, strategy/answer sharing, and group problem solving

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Teachers can allow students to demonstrate their strategies for all to see.

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To learn other strategies for solving a problem

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To learn various strategies

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Teach students appropriate ways to engage in mathematical conversations such as agreeing/disagreeing, adding on to an idea, etc.

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Teach students appropriate ways to engage in mathematical conversations such as agreeing/disagreeing, adding on to an idea, etc.

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Students have to get talking! Involving students in the “teaching” process allows the info to sink in.

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They can learn new ways to solve problems. 

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They can learn new ways to solve problems. 

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Share and evaluate work samples as a group

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Students need to feel comfortable so a teacher needs to create a "safe" space. A teacher should help students realize that all answers and strategies are ok

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By allowing the students to engage in productive struggle.

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work in partner or small groups

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One way to support students especially at the beginning of the year, is to provide written sentence stems for practicing conversational math lessons. 

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One way to support students especially at the beginning of the year, is to provide written sentence stems for practicing conversational math lessons. 

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Model appropriate responses

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Peer conferencing
Cooperative learning

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turn and talk,

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Turn and talks

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Modeling language. Have sentence starters

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To gain different perspectives, learn new strategies and understand there is not just one way to solve a problem.

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Using math sentences starters to activate their language can be a useful tool.

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encourage students to share their ideas, model,