{"id":6493,"date":"2026-02-02T15:44:26","date_gmt":"2026-02-02T20:44:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/?page_id=6493"},"modified":"2026-02-05T14:02:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-05T19:02:08","slug":"setting-the-context","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/related-work\/setting-the-context\/","title":{"rendered":"Setting the Context"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These resources set the context for thinking about equity in the elementary mathematics classroom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-medium\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"207\" src=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/09\/framework_home_items-300x207.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/09\/framework_home_items-300x207.png 300w, https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/09\/framework_home_items.png 725w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/terc_products\/framework-reflecting-about-equity\/\"><strong><em>A Framework for Reflecting about Equity in the Elementary Mathematics Classroom<\/em><\/strong><\/a> (Russell et. al., 2023) is a tool for educators who want to engage in collaborative reflection on equity, identity, and agency in mathematics learning and teaching. (See <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/past-events\/#GodfreyGarciaElements\">the Speaker Series Session<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:20px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"667\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/12\/LearningTogether.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6469\" style=\"width:150px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/12\/LearningTogether.jpg 667w, https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/12\/LearningTogether-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 667px) 100vw, 667px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/hep.gse.harvard.edu\/9781682539194\/learning-together\/#generate-pdf\"><strong><em>Learning Together<\/em><\/strong><\/a> (Kazemi et al, 2024) offers guidance on fostering collaboration among educators to create dynamic, supportive learning environments that promote growth for both students and teachers.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"964\" height=\"1226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/01\/ImpactOfIdentityk-12.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4971\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/01\/ImpactOfIdentityk-12.png 964w, https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/01\/ImpactOfIdentityk-12-236x300.png 236w, https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/01\/ImpactOfIdentityk-12-805x1024.png 805w, https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/01\/ImpactOfIdentityk-12-768x977.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 964px) 100vw, 964px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nctm.org\/Store\/Products\/Impact-of-Identity-in-K%E2%80%9312-Mathematics--Rethinking-Equity-Based-Practices,-Expanded-Edition\/\"><strong><em>The Impact of Identity in K-12 Mathematics: Rethinking Equity-Based Practices<\/em><\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;(Aguirre et. al., 2024), explores how teaching practices influence students\u2019 perceptions of themselves as mathematics learners, emphasizing the need for teachers to engage in critical reflection and embrace equity-based practices.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"267\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/11\/ChoosingToSee.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6055\" style=\"width:150px\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/11\/ChoosingToSee.jpeg 267w, https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2025\/11\/ChoosingToSee-200x300.jpeg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.daveburgessconsulting.com\/books\/choosing-to-see\/\">Choosing to See: A Framework for Equity in the Math Classroom<\/a><\/strong> <\/em>(Seda and Brown, 2021) encourages educators to reimagine mathematics education by centering equity, student potential, and the lived experiences of Black and Brown learners. (Watch <a href=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/past-events\/#Seda\">the Speaker Series Session<\/a>.)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"80\" src=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/09\/equity_divider1-1024x80.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-898\" style=\"width:525px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/09\/equity_divider1-1024x80.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/09\/equity_divider1-300x24.png 300w, https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/09\/equity_divider1-768x60.png 768w, https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/09\/equity_divider1-1536x120.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/49\/2023\/09\/equity_divider1-2048x161.png 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>These resources set the context for thinking about equity in the elementary mathematics classroom.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.terc.edu\/mathequityforum\/terc_products\/framework-reflecting-about-equity\/\"><em>A Framework for Reflecting about Equity in the Elementary Mathematics Classroom<\/em><\/a> (Russell et. al., 2023) is a tool for educators who want to engage in collaborative reflection on equity, identity, and agency in mathematics learning and teaching. 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