Math growth mindset

At The Mimi Diaries, I am passionate about nurturing the boundless potential within every child. Understanding the difference between a fixed and a growth mindset can be transformative. It's the difference between viewing challenges as insurmountable obstacles and seeing them as opportunities to learn and grow. Research consistently shows that our core beliefs, especially about our own abilities, are deeply ingrained during our early years, particularly up to age 7. These formative year...

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Growth Mindset in Math Class - introducing math mindsets

I develop curriculum for middle school math. I focus on using critical-thinking skills in my content so the math makes sense to the students.

What is the Growth Mindset? Growth Mindset is a concept developed by Stanford University psychologist, Carol Dweck, from decades of research on achievement and success in children and adults. In a nutshell, growth mindset is the belief (based on years of research) that we are NOT born with a limited capacity to learn. But with […]

I love to start the year with Peter H. Reynold's books like The Dot and Ish. Both books are great for teaching kids that it is okay to take risks and make mistakes. Those books also go very well with

Mathematical Mistakes and Misconceptions can be a valuable teaching tool when we learn to look at them that way! Find out 8 Reasons why Mistakes and conceptual misunderstandings are Valuable in Math Class; if you are interested in encouraging a growth mindset in math, creating a climate where students are comfortable with math talk, and who have a healthy relationship with admitting mistakes, this post is for you! #growthmindset #teaching #upperelementarymath #4thgrade #5thgrade…

Do you want to create an environment in your classroom where students take risks and feel confident? Here are 5 ways to promote a positive math mindset in your classroom. 1. Display a math affirmation mirror. Students love to look at themselves in the mirror, right? Well, why not use that as a way to...