#102 – Finishing Strong: Building Math Mindset and Confidence at the End of the Year

Modern Math Teacher- Teaching Strategies for High School and Middle School Math Teachers

🤔 How can you help students leave your class feeling confident—even if they struggled all year? In this episode, we’re focusing less on the math and more on the mindset that sticks with students long after the final exam.

We’ll explore simple, meaningful ways to build a growth mindset and foster a strong mathematics mindset—so your students walk away believing they can succeed in math.

In this episode, you’ll learn:
✅ Why math mindset matters most at the end of the year
✅ 3 easy reflection activities that help students recognize their growth
✅ Simple tweaks to your review routines to build confidence
✅ Language shifts that empower students (and YOU) to finish strong

My Favorite Math Mindset Books 📚
If you’re looking to deepen your understanding of growth mindset and mathematics mindset, these books are my go-to resources:

• Mindset by Carol Dweck
• Mindsets in the Classroom by Mary Cay Ricci
• The Growth Mindset Coach by Annie Brock & Heather Hundley
• Mathematical Mindsets by Jo Boaler

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🎯 Key Takeaway: A few small changes now can make a lasting impact on how your students see themselves as mathematicians.

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More About the Modern Math Teacher Podcast

Kristen Moore, classroom teacher and instructional coach at Moore Than Just X, empowers modern secondary math teachers to transform the student experience with the strategies and the confidence to implement project-based learning, mastery-based assessment, and student engagement strategies in their classrooms.

Whether you're a math education newbie or a seasoned veteran, you'll find something new and inspiring in every episode. You’re already a listener, why not join the Movement inside ✨The Modern Math Teachers Movement Facebook group. Join the community of math teachers who are not afraid to shake things up and make math class the best part of the day for our students. So tune in each Tuesday, have some fun, and let's elevate our math teaching game together!
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