Social-Emotional Learning

Classroom Norms to Foster Social-Emotional Learning in Math

Jo Boaler

(Mathematical Mindsets, 2016)

Article about establishing positive norms to foster mathematical mindsets

Descriptive poster

Norm statements poster

These resources are based on Dr. Jo Boaler’s work and shared on YouCubed.org.

SEL Teacher Resources in the Curriculum and My Math Path/Modulo mathématiques

On the Digital Curriculum Platform (DCP):

In My Math Path/Modulo mathématiques:

  • Chapter Opener and Chapter Wrap-Up include questions for student reflection on social-emotional learning (SEL).

  • SEL icons mark questions, activities, games, or math journal exercises focused on SEL.

  • Corresponding "SEL Support" sections in the Teacher's Resource provide teaching notes and suggestions for each SEL icon in the Student Book. (Teacher’s Resources been provided to schools in print and in the Online Teaching Centre.)

Student Self-Assessment Tools

Click on the image below to access a series of student self-assessment tools for each of the social-emotional learning components.

Primary Resources:

English Google Doc

English PDF

French Google Doc

French PDF

Visit the "School and District Library" tab in your Seesaw Activities Library to access student self-assessments for each component of social emotional-learning. Young learners can use the read aloud and audio tools to share their thinking.

Junior and Intermediate Resources:

Professional Learning About SEL

Yes, I can!: Paying Attention to Well-Being in the Mathematics Classroom

This monograph identifies myths and presents strategies to reduce anxiety and increase perseverance while creating an appropriate environment for mathematical learning.

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