The Importance of Having a Growth Mindset in Math
This video highlights the fixed mindset culture in math and explains why having a growth mindset may be particularly important in this subject.
This video highlights the fixed mindset culture in math and explains why having a growth mindset may be particularly important in this subject.
Many students have negative experiences in math, often due to the pervasive myth that math ability is innate. This myth can cause students to interpret challenging work as a sign that they aren’t smart enough and, over time, can lead students to give up or become anxious in math. When students believe that math ability can be developed, they welcome challenges and see them as opportunities to learn.
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