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Algebra 2: Unit 0 Growth Mindset

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Algebra 2 Unit 0: Growth Mindset
Essential Goals Students will understand the importance of a growth mindset (e.g., that math is not about talent or natural ability but is about thoughtful practice) and what it means to talk and listen. Students will also understand that class is where students practice thinking and doing math. Students will learn the value of taking time to think about math and listen to how others make sense of their work to arrive at a common understanding. Students will build the habits of using precise language, practicing, and sharing their thoughts.
Launch Task	Big Ideas for Development Lessons	Closure & Assessment
1 Lesson	X Weeks (approximately 1 week per big idea)	1 Week
N/A	Math is about learning, not performing. Math is about making sense. Math is filled with conjectures, creativity, and uncertainty. Mistakes are beautiful things.	N/A


Theme 1: Math is about learning, not performing.

Evidence of Understanding Develop a Productive Mathematical Disposition Students identify their own mindset in math and explain that one of the goals of the math course will be learning how to shift to a growth mindset through practice. Students build and explain the learning norms in the class, and act in accordance with them to support the idea that everyone can learn math to the highest level. Develop Strategies for Problem Solving Students chunk, change and connect (or look for structure in) mathematical representations to think like mathematicians and use it to approach problems. Students will be introduced to an instructional routine, Contemplate then Calculate, which can be used throughout the year.
Theme 2: Math is about making sense.

Evidence of Understanding Develop Mathematical Reasoning Students explain that math should make sense and ask questions when math does not make sense. Students use different methods (visuals) to illustrate how they are “seeing” math. Develop a Deep and Flexible Conceptual Understanding Students explain that math takes time because of deep mathematical thinking.
Theme 3: Math is filled with conjectures, creativity, and uncertainty.

Evidence of Understanding Develop the Ability to Make Conjectures, Model, and Generalize Students make conjectures and convince themselves as well as others as to why a conjecture is true; students offer different approaches when a conjecture is not true. Develop the Ability to Communicate Mathematically Students explain how math can be creative and can give examples of creative math.
Theme 4: Mistakes are beautiful things.

Evidence of Understanding Develop an Accurate and Appropriate Procedural Fluency Students set goals, create a plan, analyze results, and reflect on their learning, adjusting as they work toward meeting their goals. Students explain the role mistakes play in learning and growing their brains. Students use productive struggle to become proficient and fluent.