Group work in math class doesn't have to be chaos. In this episode of Confidence Counts, host Sara Patterson explores how collaborative learning, when paired with simple SEL strategies, can transform your classroom. Learn how assigning meaningful group roles, teaching conflict resolution and building routines around teamwork can increase math confidence and accountability.

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After years in children's ministry, Kim Wells now teaches 4th grade in a Title 1 school and brings SEL to the center of her classroom. In this episode, we talk about creating safety, building trust and why social emotional learning isn't just for morning meetings. It belongs in every subject! Kim shares real classroom routines, how her district gives 20 minutes a day for SEL and what it means to lead with heart no matter what subject you teach.

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Sara teams up with Elementary Math Specialist, Mr. Edwards, to explore what math anxiety looks like in student and teachers. They share real stories and quick strategies to help every learner build confidence where it counts.

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Sources:

Boaler, J. (2015). Fluency Without Fear: Research Evidence on the Best Ways to Learn Math Facts. YouCubed at Stanford University. Retrieved from https://www.youcubed.org/evidence/fluency-without-fear/

Lyons, I. M., & Beilock, S. L. (2012). When Math Hurts: Math Anxiety Predicts Pain Network Activation in Anticipation of Doing Math. PLOS ONE, 7(10), e48076. https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0048076

Guest: Mr. Edwards, Elementary Math Specialist

Host: Sara Patterson

Production: Brian Patterson