Over the years, I have become very interested in best practices in the area of Mathematics. I want to know how “best” to teach math – teach in a way that fosters understanding and conceptual knowledge. I have made many steps towards becoming a better math teacher and I feel that my students have beneffitted from this. I now allow my students to figure out the math on their own (with some guidance along the way) so that they have constructed their own mathematical understanding.<\/p>\n
In this way, math class becomes more fun! This is not just the case for the students, but also for the teacher because you are able to watch your students struggle with questions that promote and grow connections with previous knowledge. I have learned to value of struggling and persevering with a math problem because this “struggle” allows our brain to grow.<\/p>\n
I have now turned my attention towards one’s attitude towards mathematics and how that might affect one’s learning. I have become a huge Jo Boaler fan. She is a math guru who believes in the power of switching your mindset to a positive or growth mindset. She believes that a growth mindset in mathematics can lead to higher performance and (for me, more importantly) develop a love for this discipline.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"