Mathematical Mindsets: Fostering Growth in Learning

Revisiting this amazing book. It should be required for all who instruct kids - even if you don’t teach math. It changed the way I approach learning with the kids more than any other book. . “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.” 📕Mathematical Mindsets, Jo Boaler . Growth Mindset be Fixed Mindset: 🌟No such thing as a math person - everyone has the potential 🌟Mistakes make your brain grow - don’t be afraid make them! 🌟Talking through math problems is more valuable than all the worksheets 🌟Giving easy work doesn’t challenge or cause more growth - don’t call it “hard” 🌟Calculating isn’t the important skill; be able make connections, use numbers creatively, and think logically 🌟Depth and questions are more important than speed - no timed tests! 🌟It’s not about being “smart” - applaud hard work . … and so much more. . Check out Jo Boaler’s book, website, or such good YouTube videos. I love watching how they do math talks. . But you’ve been warned, you’ll be ever more frustrated with the math textbooks after meeting her 🤓