Growth Mindset Task Framework Open: Multiple solution strategies, Multiple entry points, Multiple ways to “see” the problem, Multiple ways to show learning Involves a mathematical concept(s) and a practice(s) Every team member can contribute Task focuses on learning: opportunities to learn something rather than demonstrate what you know Clear learning goals and opportunities for feedback.

Task Framework Task as written Task as planned Task as enacted

1 ÷ 2/3 Cathy Humphreys, 7th graders Mathematics as sense-making Task, teacher affect, calling on students, dealing with wrong answers

The “Didactic contract” (Guy Brousseau)

Reflecting on Claude Steele’s talk How is having the brown eyed kids sit in the back of the room different to being placed in the low track group? What cognitive diminishment is likely? How can we counter this when teaching low track groups? Eg Changing the conditions of life – “a huge political effort” / Critical mass/ drawing from diversity/ “the simple relationship”, the power of teachers The videotape – 40 minutes has a huge impact One message – I believe in you – has a huge impact

Tasks Pile Pattern Where’s the 10 Beans in bowls Matching Representations Number Talks 1 ÷ 2/3