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My brain is learning even when I’m stuck.
REFRAME STRUGGLE AND CAPABILITY
Sometimes I worry I’ll never understand, but I keep trying anyway.
ACKNOWLEDGE EMOTIONS IN MATH LEARNING
When I struggle, I remind myself that it’s okay.
REFRAME STRUGGLE AND CAPABILITY
Math used to scare me, but now I see that fear as a challenge, not a wall.
ACKNOWLEDGE EMOTIONS IN MATH LEARNING
When I lead with my own thinking, I feel more capable.
ELEVATE STUDENT AGENCY
Teachers who give second chances understand that life happens.
ACKNOWLEDGE REAL-WORLD CONTEXT
When I don’t get it right away, I’m building a stronger foundation.
REFRAME STRUGGLE AND CAPABILITY
I welcome math mistakes because they teach me more than easy wins.
AFFIRM THE VALUE OF MISTAKES
Math helps me prepare for the kind of life I want.
MAKE MATH RELEVANT
Sometimes I feel discouraged, but I’ve learned that feelings aren’t permanent.
ACKNOWLEDGE EMOTIONS IN MATH LEARNING
When teachers talk about real-life challenges, it shows they care.
ACKNOWLEDGE REAL-WORLD CONTEXT
Teachers who are flexible help us succeed despite challenges.
ACKNOWLEDGE REAL-WORLD CONTEXT
If I come in late, it might be because I had to take care of my siblings.
ACKNOWLEDGE REAL-WORLD CONTEXT
Working through my math errors makes the next challenge easier.
AFFIRM THE VALUE OF MISTAKES
Help-seeking makes math less frustrating.
ENCOURAGE HELP-SEEKING
Understanding math helps me solve real-life puzzles.
MAKE MATH RELEVANT
It’s not just about test scores — it’s about surviving right now.
ACKNOWLEDGE REAL-WORLD CONTEXT
When I feel overwhelmed, I take a deep breath and keep going.
ACKNOWLEDGE EMOTIONS IN MATH LEARNING
Math is in sports strategy and game stats.
MAKE MATH RELEVANT
Fairness means considering what students are dealing with outside of class.
ACKNOWLEDGE REAL-WORLD CONTEXT