Show It! Number Talks

As I mentioned in my last post, number talks are my favorite way to practice math concepts with my students. They almost seem too good to be true, being highly engaging for the kids and incredibly meaningful, as well as no prep.

The first installment in my line of number talks was Subitize It!, which makes a good place to start since many kids have some background knowledge with subitizing (whether they realize it or not).
I just released the second installment, Show It!, which is also a great one to begin with!

With Show It!, students use any method they choose to represent the number on the screen. They can use pictures, ten frames, or tally marks, as well as addition or subtraction sentences.

The various ways students can show the number makes this number talk perfect for differentiation. My higher level students love coming up with more complex addition and subtraction equations (in fact, one of my firsties even surprised me with a multiplication equation this week!). My lower level students choose simpler equations or methods like tally marks. Since everyone shows their own strategies, everyone is able to participate at their level and feel successful.

Number talks have given my students a lot of confidence in math, and I have been amazed at their growth. I can't wait to release the rest of my number talks soon! Until then, you can find Show It! here in my shop, or here in my TPT store.

Keep teaching with heart and passion!