The language we use contributes to the results we have and the outcomes we see. While teaching students with unfinished learning, it’s even more important to be strengths-based and solution-focused. If you want to bring out the best in your students, build their confidence in math, and help them achieve their highest potential, it starts with the language you use. Asset-based language empowers students while deficit-based thinking reveals limiting beliefs and low expectations. Both can lead to inequitable teaching practices which increases the opportunity gap. In this episode, l share 12 phrases in need of an asset-based language makeover to help you catch and replace deficit thinking you may have related to math teaching and learning. For more information, and to access a chart showing deficit-language vs. asset-based language, go to www.mindfulmathcoach.com/episode11.

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