182 What Is Math Therapy? (And Why You're Probably Already Doing It)
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This episode explores the concept of math therapy and its importance in teaching, emphasizing the human aspects of mathematics education.
Let’s chat—send me a text! Welcome back to our summer Math Therapy book study series! This week we're discussing Chapter 2 and exploring a question many teachers may be asking: What exactly is math therapy? One of the biggest takeaways from this chapter is that math therapy isn't about becoming a licensed therapist. Instead, it's about becoming more intentional about the human side of mathematics. As teachers, we already help students: navigate frustrationrecover from mistakesbuild confidence...
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