Students experience joy in the math classroom.
Students express pride and confidence about themselves and their community as mathematical thinkers and doers.
Students feel seen and heard in their classroom community.
Providing opportunities for students to play, explore, and appreciate the joy and beauty of mathematics; and deeply engaging students in doing mathematics rather than merely “covering” the content.
Creating a classroom where students feel safe to explore and experiment; where doing math is a positive experience and motivates future, deeper learning.
Use alternative methods for assessing student learning.
Help students learn they can use their mistakes to develop deeper understanding of the math they are doing.