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Students in first grade have been diving into math talks. At the beginning of each of our daily math lessons, we take five to ten minutes to talk through strategies we use to solve problems. The students are posed with a question or representation to solve in some way. Then, they talk with partners about different ways to derive a solution to the problem. Last, we come back as a group to discuss all the different strategies we could use and explain our thinking. I encourage you, as parents, when working with your child on math to ask them HOW they got their answer. Listen as they explain all the different ways they think through a problem. Help them determine meaning with their thoughts and procedures. This can be a step that is missing. If you have questions or need ideas feel free to contact me and I would love to help in any way.