Description: Participants will consider productive and unproductive beliefs with an emphasis on facilitating each and every student's development of mathematical processes and practices. Participants will be challenged to consider beliefs that hinder students’ mathematical growth. The mathematics teaching practices from Principles to Actions will be discussed as a strategy for promoting growth mindsets in students and teachers.

Grade Band: K-12

Guiding Principle: Access and Equity

Video provided by Bolster Education and the MMM Project.

Supporting Documents:

PowerPoint Presentation

Presenter Notes

Handouts:

Belief Quiz

Belief Key

Standards for Mathematical Practice "Look Fors"

Dot Paper

Effective Mathematics Teaching Practices