Number Talks are short daily routines where students practice solving math problems mentally. They focus on developing computational fluency over memorization. During Number Talks, students sit together and are given problems to solve mentally. They show when they're ready and the teacher records strategies. Problems start simply and are related in "number strings" to build skills. Number Talks are used in grades K-8 and help develop skills outlined in the Common Core, like addition and subtraction fluency. They connect classroom work, build accountability, and resources are provided for starting Number Talks.