Connecting Math, Literacy, and Growth Mindset- An Interview with Alice Aspinall

08/17/21 • 29 min

Today’s episode supports us in strengthening these skill sets as we learn alongside an author who is intertwining Math, Literacy, and Growth Mindset to build positive math identities and Kids Math Talk.
Host Desiree Harrison talks with author and math educator and author Alice Aspinall.

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2. Strategies for positioning multilingual learners to success
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