ALDN Math Paired Conversation Protocol

This tool guides pairs through an effective conversation to collaboratively solve complex math problems. It provides support with the language needed to clarify problems and ideas for solving them, generate multiple approaches and representations, explain and support reasoning, and negotiate ideas.

Content Comments

This graphic organizer is a useful tool which teachers can provide to students for use in the classroom. It might be nice to develop homework assignments to support students and parents in engaging in these types of conversations.

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Resource Type

Product or Tool

Author

Academic Language Development Network (ALDN): Zwiers, O'Hara, and Pritchard

Organization

Academic Language Development Network

Published

2014

Grade Level

Elementary School (K-5) High School (9-12) Middle School (6-8)

Subject Area

English Language Arts Math

Keywords

Curriculum and Instruction Diverse Learners Standards

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