Transforming Math

Create Inspiring Experiences Using the Hope Wheel

Welcome to the Hope Wheel, a unique tool designed to enrich STEM education by fostering culturally relevant learning environments. Centered around six transformative verbs—Love, Protest, Restore, Invest, Inspire, and Create—the Hope Wheel guides educators in integrating deeper community values and social 
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SIX TRANSFORMATIVE APPROACHES

The Story of the Hope Wheel  

Interactive videos, ebooks, assessments, certificates, SCORMs, surveys, and much more.

Using the Hope Wheel in Lesson and Design   

A beautiful course player with free, paid, private, drip-fed or curated course pathways.

Hope Wheel Applications – in Math & Science Lessons  

Exceptional video experiences with transcripts, quizzes, and tables of contents.

Hope Wheel Applications – in Math & Science Lessons  

Exceptional video experiences with transcripts, quizzes, and tables of contents.

What Teachers Say 

Simple yet powerful! A fantastic grabber to use with students and colleagues! I see students wanting to add actions to this Hope Wheel during the year. Thank you for this!
Ayana
I had not seen the Hope Wheel...and it's just stunning -- both in its elegance and also its instructional implications.

Jenna
01 — Creating Culturally Responsive Math Experiences with the Hope Wheel 

Why We Love the Hope Wheel


The Hope Wheel is a unique planning tool designed to enrich STEM education by fostering culturally relevant learning environments. Centered around six transformative verbs—Love, Protest, Restore, Invest, Inspire, and Create—the Hope Wheel guides educators in integrating deeper community values and social consciousness into their curricula. Explore how each action-oriented verb can empower and inspire both teachers and students to engage with learning in profoundly meaningful ways.

Using the Hope Wheel to Guide Lesson Planning:

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Connecting Math to Students’ Real-World Experiences:

Discover methods to make math lessons relevant by connecting them to the cultural backgrounds and communities of your students, fostering a sense of belonging and engagement.

Implementing Culturally Relevant Activities Immediately:

Gain ready-to-use ideas and practical steps to start incorporating culturally relevant math activities in your classroom right away, ensuring a meaningful and inclusive learning experience for all students.

3 Reasons to Love the Hope Wheel


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The ART of Creating Math
The Hope Wheel helps teachers intentionally design lessons, objectives and activities that are both engaging and challenging, ensuring students stay challenged and interested in their learning journey.
Inspires Joy and AGency
The language is beautiful. It gives us the "words" to inspire! Use inspirational verbs to promote joyful, authentic, and rigorous learning experiences, fostering a positive and engaging classroom environment.
Versatile Across Grades
Originally designed for math, the Hope verbs can be applied across various subjects, allowing teachers to incorporate culturally responsive practices in any discipline along with math.