The DR+Math Toolkit turns decades of research into strategies and activities you can use to build developmental and culturally responsive relationships with young people.


Relationships are essential to thriving and math learning. Students experience increased motivation to learn and can more easily navigate challenges when learning alongside educators with whom they have meaningful relationships.

The DR+Math Toolkit is designed to support and empower you as a math educator to support and empower your students. Building off the great work that you are already doing, this Toolkit introduces the Developmental Relationships in Math Framework and offers practical, research-driven strategies that help you build intentional and inclusive relationships during math learning.