Parents

Hello and welcome to another great year of math at Oak Bay. Please complete the two tasks below. It will only take a minute and will enable us both to support your child in math!

TASK 1: Student Math History

Please fill out the Parent intake form so that I can keep you up to date with your child's progress.

Task 2: Explore my website.

-Can you find the course timeline?

-Can you find the detailed homework solutions?

Task 3: Stop supporting these math myths

• There are math people and non-math people. Not true, the brain is very flexible and capable
• Math abilities are genetic. Not true. Stop saying don't worry honey, I was not good at math either
• “A” Students are really good at math because they are smart. Not true. "A" students work hard for their marks. They also study differently
• If you have always struggled in math, you always will. Not true. Your brain grows during struggle. Mistakes are important for brain growth. Be encouraged success is possible for all.

Recommended reading:

Parents view of failure predicts students success

The Myth of 'I'm Bad at Math' -->bit.ly/309math1

QUIT SAYING 'I'M JUST NOT A MATH PERSON' --> bit.ly/309math2

‘Not a Math Person’: How to Remove Obstacles to Learning Math → bit.ly/309math3

Recommended Ted Talk: Jo Boaler of Youcubed explains “How to be successful in math” bit.ly/309math4

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