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What does research identify as the benefits of discussion in the mathematics class? What are some strategies for facilitating productive classroom discussions? Get research-based answers to these questions of practice in newly released NCTM Research Clips and Briefs. Clips are short and provide only the findings. Briefs include more information and list related research.
Benefits of Discussion -- http://www.nctm.org/news/content.aspx?id=35380
Strategies for Discussion -- http://www.nctm.org/news/content.aspx?id=35381