Have you heard of stereotype threat? Researcher Claude Steele defines it as: “the situational predicament in which a person from a particular group is at risk of confirming a negative stereotype of that group.” There is much evidence of the negative effects of stereotypes on students who are historically marginalized in math. However, teachers can help mitigate the negative impacts through a positive self affirmation intervention. Listen in to today’s episode with guest, John Silverthorne, to learn more about this topic. For more information, and to access show notes and related resource links for this episode, go to www.mindfulmathcoach.com/episode25.