Ep 23 - Deborah Crayton builds community by inspiring curiosity

Dwayne introduces the video and talks about the importance of building a math community through curiosity and engagement. This section also covers the partnership with dbor kraton and the motivation behind creating a year-round math community.

dbor kraton discusses the significance of curiosity in learning and how it helps students make creative connections in mathematics. The goal is to make math a subject that evokes a positive emotional response.

The discussion focuses on introducing students to math tools and helping them make connections between these tools and real-world problems. The importance of providing invitations into mathematics and creating a sense of belonging in the math community is highlighted.

The section emphasizes the importance of nurturing positive math identities in students, especially in early education. Strategies to empower students, encourage risk-taking, and foster a sense of community in math are discussed.

The conversation shifts to environmental connections in math education, emphasizing the relevance of real-world contexts in teaching math. The importance of connecting math to environmental issues and inspiring innovative solutions is highlighted.