Number Talks (Teacher Directions) Students put paper and pencil away. Write/Show the problem (horizontally). WAIT while students think. Remind students not to agree or disagree. Ask students to share answers ONLY. Record answers ONLY until all answers have been given. Ask students to share what they did and WAIT. Ask which answer, record thinking, and WAIT. Ask if anyone has a different strategy and WAIT. Ask students to look across strategies and WAIT. Thank students and end number talk