Mathematical Mindset Monday
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Can you change how intelligent you are or is it something you were born with?
Our goal is to continually promote a growth mindset about math teaching and learning.
"...the difference between those who succeed and those who don't is not the brains they were born with, but their approach to life, the messages they receive about their potential, and the opportunities they have to learn." - Jo Boaler
"...the difference between those who succeed and those who don't is not the brains they were born with, but their approach to life, the messages they receive about their potential, and the opportunities they have to learn." - Jo Boaler
Why kids should use their fingers in math class
"Teachers should celebrate and encourage finger use among younger learners and enable learners of any age to strengthen this brain capacity through finger counting and use." Jo Boaler offers some ways to do so on her website, youcubed.org
Read the article here.
Read the article here.
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