1. Melanie Del Grosso 7/8 Math Teacher Bethune Elementary Phoenix Elementary SD #1

2.  Define and compare growth and fixed mindsets  Identify ways that teachers can support a growth mindset in students via the following “teacher moves”  Establishing a growth mindset culture  Giving feedback that promotes a growth mindset  Using grading practices that support a growth mindset  Encouraging student reflection

3. Use one index card for the first round. Write the first and most salient word that comes to mind when you think of Growth Mindset. Repeat this exercise using a different index card, now considering Fixed Mindset.

4.  With those sitting at your table, you will combine all of your Growth Mindset key words to create one defining statement. Try to use as few “filler” words as possible.  Your team will then combine all of your Fixed Mindset words to create a definition in the same way, again using as few “filler” words as possible.

5.  Be aware of your own mindset  Expect that all children can and will learn the mathematics  Avoid ability grouping when possible  Use open-ended problems  Offer challenges to all  Stop yourself from “saving” kids – let them struggle  Normalize failure – celebrate mistakes

6.  My Own Experience  Reinhart’s Never Say Anything A Kid Can Say!  Be nonjudgmental about a response or comment  Dweck’s Praise Research  Ability-based praise v. effort-based praise

7. It’s not just what we say…  You’re so smart!  That’s exactly what I wanted to hear!  Great answer! It’s also what we allow kids to say…  “Max is right!”  “I don’t know, ask Jennifer!”  “My teacher last year said that…”

8.  You tried really hard on that.  That was a good idea.  It’s great that you’ve learned that.  You never gave up, even when…  I can tell you are really thinking about that.  I noticed that you…  Oh, I see what you were doing/thinking…  You haven’t learned the strategies you need yet, but you will soon.

9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btDHUHZ6 fAw What are some other reasons mistakes should be celebrated? How do you celebrate mistakes in your classroom?

11.  Ruth Butler’s evaluation research (1987)  Grades Only, no gains in student achievement  Comments Only, gains in student achievement  Grades and Comments, no gains in student achievement  This Video This Video

12. CMP assessments look a little different than the ones Ms. Alcala gives. What are some key differences?

17.  I don’t write a grade on the paper or use stamps/stickers  I still record a grade in my gradebook  I have students discuss their mistakes and I share my favorite mistakes  Students are given the opportunity to come in on their own time to make corrections to their mistakes

19.  Reflecting on learning is highly motivational for students  End of Unit Assessments  Student reflection on content  Student reflection on mathematical disposition (MPs)

23.  90+ A  80-89 B  70-79 C  60-69 D  0-59 F Instead, consider… 4A 3B 2C 1D 0F

25. CONNECT: How are the ideas and information presented CONNECTED to what you already knew? EXTEND: What new ideas did you get that EXTENDED or pushed your thinking in new directions? CHALLENGE: What is still CHALLENGING or confusing for you to get your mind around? What questions, wonderings or puzzles do you now have?

26.  Khan Academy Lesson Khan Academy Lesson  Online videos, articles, and resources Online videos, articles, and resources  Jo Boaler’s Course How to Learn Math: For StudentsHow to Learn Math: For Students

27.  Mindset Works Assessments Mindset Works Assessments  Youcubed Youcubed  North Clackamas Schools Resources North Clackamas Schools Resources  Boaler, J. (2016). Mathematical mindsets.  Boaler, J. (2015). What’s math got to do with it?  Ricci, M.C. (2013). Mindsets in the classroom: Building a culture of success and student achievement in schools.  Ricci, M. C. (2015). Ready-to-use resources for mindsets in the classroom: Everything educators need for school success.  My email: melanie.delgrosso@gmail.commelanie.delgrosso@gmail.com  Evaluation: connectedmath.msu.edu/users-eval/connectedmath.msu.edu/users-eval/