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Yes, I can! Paying Attention to Well-Being in the Mathematics Classroom
This resource presents myths, strategies to reduce anxiety and increase perseverance while creating an appropriate environment for mathematical learning.
Oui, je peux! Mettre l’accent sur le bien-être dans les classes de mathématiques
Présentation de mythes, de stratégies pour réduire l’anxiété, augmenter la persévérance et favoriser un environnement propice à l’apprentissage des mathématiques
Listen to the researchers ...
Listen to the researchers ...
Students who have developed a productive disposition are confident in their knowledge and ability. They see that mathematics is both reasonable and intelligible and believe that, with appropriate effort and experience, they can learn. It is counterproductive for students to believe that there is some mysterious ‘math gene’ that determines their success in mathematics. Hence, our view of mathematical proficiency goes beyond being able to understand, compute, solve, and reason. It includes a disposition toward mathematics that is personal. Mathematically proficient people believe that mathematics should make sense, that they can figure it out, that they can solve mathematical problems by working hard on them, and that becoming mathematically proficient is worth the effort.” (National Research Council, 2001)
Young Mathematicians: Jo Boaler - Mindsets and Mistakes
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