Discussions: A Structure that Supports Equity in the Elementary Math Classroom
Whole-class discussions are an essential feature of the elementary math classroom [and so] it is important to think about and plan for how to make participation in such discussions equitable and how to establish an environment where students share their thinking and listen thoughtfully to the ideas of others.
A Tool to Support Equitable Participation in Small Group and Pair Work
“Understanding what it means to ‘be a good partner,’ and how to make space for each person’s ideas, are important aspects of an equitable learning community.” ... But how to ensure that all students are positioned and seen as thinkers and doers of math during partner work?