cultivating growth mindset 
and team 

Math class fosters a community of learners committed to joyfully preserving through challenging problems independently and in collaboration with their teammates. Students believe they can be successful with mathematics.  

• Students take academic risks and embrace challenges in math. Students also demonstrate respect for their teammates and a commitment to collaboration. Students depend on each other throughout class.

• Teachers create a culture that allows for students to learn math through mistakes. There are frequent opportunities for students to work together to tackle problems. The growth mindset in math and strong teamwork is intentionally and explicitly taught, modeled, practice, reinforced, and consistently celebrated in class.