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Answer each question in 150-200 words each with at least 1 reference.

1. Your class is struggling to be motivated and make real-world connections to the math you are teaching. How might you collaborate with students, families, communities, and other professionals to establish a positive supportive learning environment and promote student growth and development in math? Discuss how collaboration with colleagues and families can create rigorous learning experiences that promote creativity, critical analysis, and multiple perspectives.

2. STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) share an emphasis on innovation, problem-solving, and critical thinking. Knowledge and skills in the STEM field are in high demand in both local and global industries. Explain how you might incorporate learning from a STEM lens into your classroom and the benefits of doing so. Discuss resources and/or collaboration that could occur with a community member or business to create real-world STEM learning opportunities for students.