October 9, 2016
This week in Math class, we took some time to look at how mistakes can actually help us learn! We learned about growth mindset vs. a fixed mindset and began to see how this affects our learning. Here are two great videos to watch:
Students learned Jo Boaler’s 7 Math Norms for class:
After watching the videos and then making a few mistakes in Math class, students reflected on their learning. Here is what they had to say:
“I stopped myself from getting frustrated when I made a mistake and started thinking of ways to improvise.”
“When I make a mistake I am now determined to get the right answer and try other ways to solve the problem. Now I know what to do if I get a problem wrong. Also now I know not to rush a math problem.”
“You should never be afraid to ask someone in class for help.”
“It’s different from the other math classes because I look at the questions I’m doing and I push myself more.”
“I now ask for help and when I get help I learn off my mistakes. I know the answer because I got pointers.”
Students are understanding that by thinking deeply about the topics we are learning about help everyone learn more. Believing in yourself is a key to learning! I hope that this helps all students know and understand that we are here to help them grow and learn, which may mean trying and trying again!
