#mathmindset Archive
#MathMindset occurs every Thursday from 4:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Time (PT). Created by TenMarks and Amazon Education, the chat focuses on math and growth-mindset strategies. Each chat asks five questions for participants to discuss and share resources.
Thursday April 7, 2016
Please introduce yourself, what grade you teach, and what you’re most excited about this week!
Welcome to ! Today we’re going to be discussing growth mindset in math with
Hi everyone! Desiree from MI 3rd grade teach
Hi team! I'm Mo from , former elem T. Excited to be here with my and to have as moderator!
Hi everyone! I am a math education enthusiast working to increase students’ interest and engagement in math
Welcome !! Excited for a great chat!
Hi! I'm Kendell from IL and I teach 7th grade math. I'm excited to be back after a few weeks!
Hi all, MS curriculum developer here, ready for
Thanks for coming Desiree
welcome! Thanks for joining us!
Q1: What were your first impressions when learning about growth mindset?
Hi Meg, thanks for coming!
A1: growth mindset initiated a big shift in math learning. I thought it was powerful.
Hope you all can join us for !
Vicki, former 5th/6th teacher
I tend to have growth mind set. Liked the idea on how to worth with others on growth mindset
I agree. WHat made it so powerful?
Dina joining from NJ. Math specialist
A1 brain science behind growth mindset blew my mind! So empowering to know that we grow and develop when we struggle
A1 first impression was that changing your words matters
Welcome guys! Glad you are here!
because it was a strategy not just a statement
we are learning more and more about student brain development through neuroscience
I agree. Can you give an example?
Q2: Can students have both a growth and fixed mindset depending on the concept?
Katie joining from Illinois. I'm a middle school math interventionist.
A1: GM is plant growing...start as seed & are "perfect" in each moment as long as you realize that you have next step in cycle
I agree Linda and that helps understand mindset much better
A1 helping with the research for was an amazing opportunity to really understand the nuances of .
A2: I have observed students with fixed mindset for algebra but not for geometry or vice versa https://t.co/WT7ozsXovF
great question. I think they do now depending on the subject
Hi !!!! So glad you are here!
A2: Ss can have both thoughts, yet they are still capable. Any growth counts as growth; even small changes matter
A1: how much I had a fixed mindset. I internalized the work and knew I had a long road ahead https://t.co/6EZhdUeeDi
Q1: What were your first impressions when learning about growth mindset?
The work that is doing is amazing for promoting growth mindset
Jumping in late. Vicki from Edison NJ
A2: Yes can have GM that you will learn something but FM in terms of what strategy to use to get you there
A2 yes they can have both, but in addition to growing in the concept, Ss must grow their mindset
A2: I think we are all constantly trying to maintain a growth mindset. Fixed mindset ideas are still so prevalent so, yes
I agree and recall when I had a fixed mindset as a student and how much in hindered my development
MT discussing on . offers FREE resources to support math Ss https://t.co/E8IQ6UMH1Z
The work that is doing is amazing for promoting growth mindset
you are the best! Thanks for joining! Welcome!
Q3: I believe part of is teaching for understanding. What are some examples of how you teach for understanding?
welcome! thanks for joining!
I'm doing like three other things but never like to miss
A3 teaching something in multiple ways, employing different strategies, explaining the how and why vs. just the what
A3: I always start hands-on at the concept level and move Ss through at the pace that works 4 them to master
Absolutely! The more ways that you can show a concept the better the understanding!
A3: I think about -can Ss apply what they know from one concept, to inform another concept.
A3: Lots of illustrations! No judgement on artistic abilities of course.
A3: using a strategy called SLOT spaced learning over time to spiral back to difficult topics
Q3: being able to explain the concept. Answer questions about the concept.
I agree. Start with concrete examples and move to abstract representations!
Teaching children to understand is more than just imparting information. It’s lifting them to the next level
A3 concrete-pictorial-abstract Applying learning to real life
Spiral! yes!
i read an interesting blog post on this on emergentmath https://t.co/6WMXAs73LW
A3: using a strategy called SLOT spaced learning over time to spiral back to difficult topics
A3: strategy-based instruction is the key for teaching with concept. under....same strategies for basic facts are used later
Absolutely! Higher order thinking is what we strive towards for our students
You are 100% correct. Slowing moving to build understanding
Q4: Math teachers struggle to get students interested in math. How do you get kids authentically interested in learning math?
Great chat so far regarding in . Thanks for the great discussion!
A4: Create warm up questions that tap into relevant/interesting things for Ss. Sports, food, certain musicians, etc.
engage their curiosity. Identify what they are interested in and use that as gateway
A4 We have Math challenges, and when we reach a goal Ss have the option to
Absolutely. Project based learning trumps worksheets all the time
curiosity promotes dopamine production in brain. Dopamine primes the brain for learning and retention
i also like DanMeyer approach. Give them less info in problems. Make Ss reach for that info
DANCE FOR MATH! I LOVE IT! I want to too!
A4: ALWAYS find a way to make it real and connect it to their world.
What is dance for math? Sounds awesome!
A4: Math is naturally engaging when we are looking for patterns & use strategies that help us do comp. even faster than alg
Exactly. Just like science teachers do. Use the students curiosity to engage them
Teaching class for the next 7 weeks right before Will try to join when I can once I'm set up! Sorry to miss it tonight.
Yes! is the best at authentic curiosity with students
A4: Number Talks and discussions of mental math strategies are just mind-blowing, engaging, and addictive!
Q5: What online resources can you share to help increase students interest and engagement in math?
Good question! https://t.co/4e5oEH7F2M
Q5: What online resources can you share to help increase students interest and engagement in math?
Yes VIcki, when we can make it real for the kids so it connects to their life, it is a win!
we know you are busy! We'll see you when your class is over. You are the best!
multiple means of representation, engagement and representation
A5: National Library of Virtual Manipulatives
AMAZING! Heart is melting
Q5: I enjoy using pinterest. I have found tons of great lessson ideas and resources for my class!
I have not heard of this. Can you tell me more please?
CAST is a great resource. Thank you Linda!
I want to hear more about this too!
More brain science... always works. https://t.co/Fz4TwLbVBH
curiosity promotes dopamine production in brain. Dopamine primes the brain for learning and retention
Q5: https://t.co/21nQM5gs1Q is the nirvana of math game collections! K-2 Ten Frame Mania, Math Limbo, & NumTanga - powerful!
Pinterest is one of the few mods of social media that I have not gotten into yet :(
A5: Illustrative Math, , (of course), blog
