The OCMA is building Community Circles – spaces to connect around current research
articles in math education and reflect together on what they might mean for our classrooms.

This circle draws on two recent studies: one on student explanation strategies in
postsecondary math, and another on assignment design innovations — including scaled
incentives and AI-generated hints — that have shown promise in boosting performance and
narrowing equity gaps. Together, they raise important questions about how student voices are
valued in math learning, and how fairness is designed into our courses. Join us to reflect,
challenge, and imagine what’s possible in our own teaching.