This Amplifying Voices episode focuses on setting community agreements at the beginning of school so your classroom is ready to reach mathematical discourse. We welcome Dr. Geoff Krall, author of “Necessary Conditions” and Rob Leichner, Secondary Curriculum Math Specialist from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools to have a conversation about setting up classroom culture to support mathematical discourse.

Resources Discussed:

• Emergent Math (Geoff’s website)
• Necessary Conditions book
• NC2ML’s Creating an Environment for Discourse Toolkit
• Which One Doesn't Belong
• Number Talks
• Splat Math
• Hands Down Speak Out book
• NC Math 1 P2A Items
• NC Math 2 P2A Items
• NC Math 3 P2A Items​ ​

Connecting with Our Guests:

Geoff Krall: emergentmath.com

Rob Leichner: nc2ml.org or email him at robert.leichner@cms.k12.nc.us

Episode Credits:

Co-hosts: Margaret Borden, Emily Hare, and Josh Griffin

Graphic Design by: Clara May

Music by: Joe May (https://www.joemaymusic.com/)

Supported by NC2ML Visions High School co-Design Team

This work was supported by the National Science Foundation under grant DRL - 2100895 awarded to East Carolina University, DRL-2100903 awarded UNC Greensboro, DRL - 2100947 awarded UNC Charlotte, and DRL - 2100833 awarded to Appalachian State University. Any opinions, findings, and conclusions or recommendations expressed herein are those of the principal investigators and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.

Episode Citation:

Visions High School Design Team (Hosts). (2024, August). Amplifying Voices: Back to School with Geoff Krall and Rob Leichner (No. 3) [Audio podcast episode]. Amplifying Voices: We All Speak Math.