Kids Math Talk

Episode 3 of The Kids Math Talk Podcast is all about taking a pause without anything new being added on-so that we can reflect on what has arguably been the most unpredictable and energy draining year. It’s okay to pause before moving forward.

What is your math story? Who are the main characters and what do they look like?

In Episode 2, we discuss how to help kids start to talk about and build a positive mathematics identity.  

Mathematics identities are defined as not only how someone sees themselves fitting into a mathematics space, but also how they are seen by others, including teachers, parents, and peers --as doers of mathematics.” (Aguirre et al., 2013).

Sources:
Aguirre, J., Mayfield-Ingram, K., & Martin, D. B. (2013). The impact of identity in K-8 mathematics learning and teaching: rethinking equity-based practices. Reston, VA: The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc.: 13-14.

Reflecting on Math Identity Pictures - Guiding Questions

What is your math story? Who are the main characters and what do they look like?

In Episode 2, we discuss how to help kids start to talk about and build a positive mathematics identity.  

Mathematics identities are defined as not only how someone sees themselves fitting into a mathematics space, but also how they are seen by others, including teachers, parents, and peers --as doers of mathematics.” (Aguirre et al., 2013).

Sources:
Aguirre, J., Mayfield-Ingram, K., & Martin, D. B. (2013). The impact of identity in K-8 mathematics learning and teaching: rethinking equity-based practices. Reston, VA: The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics, Inc.: 13-14.

Reflecting on Math Identity Pictures - Guiding Questions

This episode explains what Kids Math Talk is all about. Join elementary mathematics coach and Kids Math Talk founder, Desiree Harrison, starting in June 2020 for weekly episodes centered around helping parents and educators keep the conversation about math active and positive.  

This episode explains what Kids Math Talk is all about. Join elementary mathematics coach and Kids Math Talk founder, Desiree Harrison, starting in June 2020 for weekly episodes centered around helping parents and educators keep the conversation about math active and positive.