The mathematics department will be helping students develop a mathematical mindset- understanding that mistakes are part of learning, increasing the growth mindset, and developing a critical understanding of mathematics based on the research by Jo Boaler. The collaboration and communication of mathematics is emphasized throughout the course and reinforced through white board activities and group work based on the research of Peter Liljendahl. Certain topics within some courses lend themselves to spiraling through the curriculum. Spiraling through different strands of expectations helps with students’ retention of mathematics by providing students with multiple opportunities to reinforce critical concepts.