Math Minutes Volume 20
Week of April 25th
More on Mindset
Working with a few special 5th graders these past few weeks has really reinforced my belief in the power of the growth mindset. I have loved watching student feel empowered at the idea that their brain is a muscle that can get stronger with practice!
We all tend to lean on the "seesaw of mindset" at various times and in various situations. If you see yourself or your students tipping...here are some things to try.
Here is a great website dedicated to cultivating a growth mindset in mathematics.
Class Dojo and Mindset!
Class Dojo and Mindset
Here are a sample of some of the great videos that Carol Dweck's lab at Stanford created in partnership with Class Dojo. These videos include lesson plans and take-home discussion questions.
Growth Mindset for students - Episode 1/5
Growth Mindset for students - Episode 2/5
Growth Mindset for students - Episode 3/5
End of the Year STEAM Projects
Here are a compilation of some projects that might align to some end-of-the year math objectives. If you have some projects that you are already doing, I'd love to support! Just let me know.
Pasha Goodman
Email: pasha.goodman529@hotmail.com
Phone: 817-219-2780
Twitter: @pgoodman529