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Let’s Talk Numbers! COURSE DESCRIPTION: Do you want to increase your students’ number sense? Number Talks is a powerful method to increase mental flexibility and number fluency. Lasting only 10-15 minutes per day, you will watch your students learn to not only expand their toolbox of problem-solving strategies, but they will be able to explain their thought process afterwards. Participants will learn how to implement Number Talks and make and take resources that can be utilized in the classroom from day 1! CREDITS: 3 GT / Flex Wednesday, August 2nd 1:00pm—4:00pm ALEDO LEARNING CENTER Instructors: Debbie Mantooth, Margie Crutchfield, and Michelle McGuire Grades: K-5 Math 56