Anyone can be a math person!

This is truly an important belief for students to have. Many students report having negative experiences in math class, then conclude that it is because they are just not capable of succeeding. Young people should dream big and have limitless aspirations. In order to succeed in these, students need to believe that can can achieve their goals, even if there are setbacks or failures along the way.

This attitude is called growth mindset, and it applies to much more than just one's math abilities. Your mindset carries over to every aspect of your life. On the left are some ways you can change your words to change your mindset.

Parents,

More likely than not, you will hear your child saying something from the red column in the image above when they are struggling. It can be easy for students to use a calculator or google the solution to a problem that's too challenging for them. If this is the case while your child is struggling with homework, you can redirect their thinking to some thoughts on the green "growth mindset" column in the image.

Sometimes, not all problems can be solved with perseverance alone. You can remind your child that they can always seek help by asking questions when we grade the assignment or emailing me! It is completely okay to attempt to solve a problem, even if you're not feeling confident about the answer. Math is not about the answers, it's about how you got there.

We will all learn so much this year!

Mrs. Wong