In this episode of Room to Grow, Joanie and Curtis speak with Mike Steele and Joleigh Honey, authors of the recently released book transform your math class using asset-based teaching for grades 6-12. The book and the conversation explore what is meant by “asset-based,” and why shifting to more asset-based approaches supports a broader range of learners. 

Mike and Joleigh unpack ideas around asset-based language, including, the language of mathematics, the language students use to talk about math, and the language educators use to talk about students. They also explore classroom and instructional routines, many of which are already in common use in classrooms, and how to ensure these routines fall more on the asset side of the continuum than on the deficit side. Finally, the conversation shifts to the larger educational structures that could benefit from a more asset-focused lens.

We encourage you to explore the resources below, referenced in this episode:

·       Mike and Joleigh’s book, Tranform your math class using asset-based teaching for grades 6-12 can be found here

·       Learn more about Mike Steele here or here and about Joleigh Honey here or here

·       Mike and Joleigh both serve on the NCTM Board of Directors

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