Students often believe math is a fixed trait that they are simply born with or without. I am a strong believer that anyone can learn to do math, all they need is the proper mindset; however, this idea of math as a fixed trait has been built over many generations making it difficult to get students and parents to believe otherwise.
Growth mindset has been a growing concept in the world of education. There has been a shift in focus from talent and intelligence to the process of learning. This allows students of all levels of abilities and skills to grow and succeed. When you spend too much thought on the end result, people tend to feel less inclined to experiment and try; however, when you shift your focus to the process, it puts you in control and helps you gain confidence in what you are doing. As a pre-service teacher, I am already hearing “I can’t," “I’m not good at math,” and “math is too hard” constantly. In this project, I want to help prove the benefits a growth mindset in mathematics can have and create a resource that educators, and myself, can use to find strategies for incorporating growth mindset into a math classroom. |
"...no matter what your ability is, effort is what ignites that ability and turns it into accomplishment."
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