Mathematical Mindset
~If you are not willing to learn, no one can help you. If you are determined to learn, no one can stop you!...Zig Siglar~
Mathematical Mindset
Mathematical Mindset
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Everyone can learn math to the highest levels. There is no such thing as a "math"person. Everyone can reach the highest levels they want to with hard work.
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Mistakes are valuable. Mistakes grow your brain! It is good to struggle and make mistakes.
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Questions are really important. Always ask questions, always answer questions. Ask yourself: why does that make sense?
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Math is about creativity and making sense. Math is a very creative subject about visualizing patterns and creating solution paths that others can see, discuss, and critique.
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Math is about connections and communicating. Math is a connected subject and a form of communication. Represent math in different forms like words, pictures, graphs, equations, and link them.
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Math class is about learning not performing. Math is a growth subject, it takes time to learn and it is all about effort.
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Depth is more important than speed. Many top mathematicians think slowly and deeply.
from Jo Boaler's Mathematical Mindsets book
