Tisha Jones
Sr. Manager of Assessment
Dr. Leslie Nielsen
Director of Learning & Teaching
Student engagement in math is fragile, and confidence often determines whether learners lean in or shut down. When both teachers and students embrace a growth mindset, classrooms become places where challenge is welcomed, mistakes are honored, and progress is visible.
These shifts strengthen instructional quality and give educators practical ways to build confidence, make data-informed decisions, and use instructional time more effectively.
This session will feature Tisha Jones, Sr. Manager of Assessment at The Math Learning Center, and Dr. Leslie Nielsen, Director of Learning and Teaching at Magma Math, who will share strategies and perspectives on how growth mindset principles connect with classroom tools like Bridges curriculum and Magma Math. Together, they’ll show how the right strategies can maximize confidence and achievement in math education.