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Resources for teachers by teachers, Simple to use.

These books have the prompts you need to start using Number Talks this school year. You can download our e-books and get started right away.

Free Templates for Number Talks

In-person? Remote? Hybrid? You can still do Number Talks!

Using our Free Desmos Activity Builder templates, you can run Number Talks synchronously or asynchronously and provide individual feedback to students.

Increase Number Talk Impact with this FREE Journal

Take your Number Talk routine to the next level with this Mini Math Journal. Two types of prompts will give you insight into each student's thinking around the daily Number Talk or their own identity as a math student. With 10 Number Talk response pages and ten personal inquiry prompts, you will learn so much about each of your students. This journal is one of series four that will guide you through a successful school year of learning about and from your students.

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Do you really want to know what your students are thinking about? Mathematically and as a human sitting in your math class? Take the guesswork out. 

Mini Math Journal is a simple way to support your Number Talk routine and students' math identity.


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Number talks changed my classroom! Encouraged my students to think outside the box when approaching math problems.
— Sue Ellen - High School Math Coach

Ready to Transform Your Math Lessons with Number Talks?

Math Number Talks have become a game-changer for educators looking to boost student engagement and understanding in mathematics. If you’re ready to enrich your math teaching routine, The Number Talks offers everything you need, from prompts and templates to a powerful journaling system—all designed to help students become confident math thinkers.

Get Started Instantly with Downloadable E-Books

Why wait? Our downloadable e-books provide classroom-ready Number Talk lesson plans, making it easy to integrate math conversations into your teaching. These resources are designed to support both new and experienced teachers, offering step-by-step guidance for effective online math teaching tools.

Flexible Templates for Any Learning Environment

Whether teaching in-person, electronically, or hybrid, you can seamlessly run Math Talks activities with our free Desmos Activity Builder templates. These templates allow you to conduct Number Talks synchronously or asynchronously while offering personalized feedback to each student. They’re the perfect virtual math tools to keep students engaged and thinking critically.

Enhance Learning with the Free Mini Math Journal

Take your Number Talk routine further with our free Mini Math Journal. This valuable resource includes ten Number Talk response pages and ten personal inquiry prompts. Use it to gain deeper insights into your students’ mathematical thinking and personal growth as learners. Supporting students’ math identity has never been easier.

Why Use the Mini Math Journal?

  • Understand your students' mathematical thinking.

  • Build a stronger classroom community.

  • Encourage students to reflect on their learning process.

Start Your Number Talk Journey Today

Download our free templates and Mini Math Journal to elevate your math instruction. Stop guessing what your students are thinking—start knowing. Let The Number Talks help you create meaningful, engaging lessons that make a lasting impact.

Ready to see the difference? Download now and experience how Number Talks can transform your math classroom into a space of inquiry, collaboration, and growth.