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3 ways this principal is building a supportive, schoolwide math culture

Written by PRP Group | 07/18/2022

Building a math culture is a lot like building a school culture. It’s all about students taking ownership.

Creating a school-wide culture that supports and celebrates math learning can make all the difference in accelerating math achievement. At Union Hill School, we have a diverse population that includes a large percentage of transient students, yet we’re still able to get the whole school community on the same page when it comes to math. Here’s how we do it.

1. Establishing a routine

In the first two weeks of school, I want our teachers to focus on building relationships with their students and establishing a routine. We may shake things up down the road to give students the best possible schedule for them, but in those earliest days, students need to get reacclimated to school. They need to understand what they are trying to accomplish throughout the school year, and the work it will take to get there.

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