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It might appear, at first, that mathematics education and the development of well-being have little in common. However, a deeper look at the developmental nature of mathematics education reveals the inextricable connection between the two areas. An emphasis on strengthening relationships serves both mathematics education and the development of well-being. This chapter introduces the relationship-based approach to education, the eight conditions that support student success, and provides an example of how a school implemented this approach to improve mathematical proficiency, while also strengthening student well-being.
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Boland, T., Tranter, D. (2018). A Teacher’s Vie – It’s a Path, Not a Gap A Relationship-Based Approach to Mathematics and Well-being. In: Kajander, A., Holm, J., Chernoff, E. (eds) Teaching and Learning Secondary School Mathematics. Advances in Mathematics Education. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-92390-1_8
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