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Planning for Discussion

In this Standards Unit: Improving Learning in Mathematics video teachers can explore some of the issues that they and trainers need to consider when planning discussion.

The video sequence considers the following questions:

* What are the issues that need to be considered when grouping learners?
* How does the layout of the room encourage effective discussion?
* What types of activity could teachers use to promote good mathematical discussion in their own sessions?

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