Theme:

Math is about learning not performing

1 day

Goals:

  • Students identify their own mindset in math and explain that one of the goals of the math course will be learning how to shift to a growth mindset through practice.
  • Students build and explain the learning norms in the class, and act in accordance with them to support the idea that everyone can learn math to the highest level.
  • Students chunk, change, and connect (or look for structure in) mathematical representations to think like mathematicians and use it to approach problems. Students will be introduced to an instructional routine, Contemplate then Calculate, which can be used throughout the year.
Sample Lesson

  • Theme 1 Sample Lesson Plan
    These sample lessons are intended to illustrate a structure for teaching growth mindset with math in a coherent way.
    Resource:
    Theme 1 Sample Lesson Plan

    These sample lessons are intended to illustrate a structure for teaching growth mindset with math in a coherent way. These are samples intended to be modified based on the specific goal determined for the day. These are themes that are intended to continue throughout the year.

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