Category: Math

Math Mindsets Matter: How Can Teachers Foster a Growth Mindset in Math?

The more I learn about growth mindset, the more fascinated I am with this topic, and the more I realize I have yet to learn.

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I recently served as a math tutor for 3 days and worked with 3rd, 4th, and 5th grade students on time and measurement. I had

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Have you ever wondered if all boxes of Valentine hearts candies are the same? Do they have the same colors? Do they weigh the same

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Students often fear math and are especially intimidated by word problems. These feelings prevent them from being able to relax, think clearly, and apply what

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Category: Math

Valentine Candy Hearts Math Investigation

Have you ever wondered if all boxes of Valentine hearts candies are the same? Do they have the same colors? Do they weigh the same amount? Does each box contain the same number of candies? Inquiring minds want to know! Questions like these provide a perfect opportunity for a bit

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8 Strategies to Motivate Kids to Love Problem Solving

Students often fear math and are especially intimidated by word problems. These feelings prevent them from being able to relax, think clearly, and apply what they’ve learned to problems they’re trying to solve. The resulting “brain freeze” serves to reinforce the idea that mathematics is scary and difficult. Math standards

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