[jcarpio]

Which is then followed by:

> Why Constructing a Viable Argument and Making Sense of the Reasoning of Others is Crucial. This may seriously be the most vital mathematical practice.

Where the emphasis is on developing an understanding, a viable one (ostensibly leading to a correct answer).

[xsmasher]

Where the emphasis is on discussion and understanding each others feelings.

>We brought it back together as a whole class to follow it up and each group shared the most interesting conversation that they had.

Where's the part about explaining a correct methodology and the correct answer? I don't believe that rote memorization is the right way to teach math, but discussion and actual understanding are not the same thing. Discussion can LEAD TO understanding, but should not be mistaken for understanding.