184 We Don't Need to Lower Expectations. We Need to Lower the Threat.

Let’s chat—send me a text! How do we create a classroom where students feel safe enough to struggle? In this episode, we're continuing our summer Math Therapy book study with Chapter 4: Moderate. This chapter challenged me to rethink the difference between mathematical challenge and emotional threat. Productive struggle is an essential part of learning mathematics—but unnecessary fear, embarrassment, and fixed labels can prevent students from ever engaging in that struggle. I also share some ...