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"People think that number flexibility is not allowed and that math is all about following rules" (Boaler 152).

I am really good at math calculations in my head. If we go to the store, my wife asks me roughly what a product will cost with percentages off and with tax. I use conceptual methods to figure it out. However, I have a harder time helping my elementary children with math problems because I'm not sure the new and current ways to answer problems. I know the answers to the problem, I just can't answer it the way the teacher wants it recorded.
rjayne About 1 year ago

Book Snap #7

I find myself allowing my child to do a lot of "unsupervised outdoor play".  Because I've done this at a very early age for him, I see the strong individual that he is becoming both emotionally and physically. I frequently see him trying to "figure things out" and again since he is in a Montessori type setting for school he is constantly discovering.  
abrownsell About 1 year ago

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abrownsell About 1 year ago

Time pressure and stress can significantly impact children's ability to perform critical thinking tasks in math. Under stress, the brain's cognitive resources are diverted toward managing anxiety rather than problem-solving, which can hinder working memory and focus. As a result, kids may struggle to think through complex problems, make careless mistakes, or resort to simpler, less effective strategies to cope with time pressure. Additionally, stress can reduce creativity and flexibility in thinking, making it harder for them to approach problems from different angles or think critically. Overall, time pressure and stress negatively affect both performance and confidence in solving math tasks.

megan-turvey About 1 year ago

Chapters 8-10

Chapter 8: Rise to the Occasion This chapter highlights the value or working together and being your very best in the darkest moments. Chapter 9: Give People Hope This chapter focuses on resilience and the need to keep pushing forward despite setbacks. “Hope is the most powerful force in the universe. With hope you can inspire nations to greatness. With hope you can raise up the downtrodden. With hope you can ease the pain of unbearable loss. Sometimes all it takes is one person to make a difference.” Pages 93-94 Start singing when you’re up to your neck in mud! Chapter 10: Never, Ever Quit! The final chapter discusses maintaining a sense of purpose and staying grounded. Remember your mission and the values that drive them. Stay focused and determined and don’t ever, ever ring the bell! “Life is full of difficult times. But someone out there always has it worse than you do.” Page 103 A great reminder to keep perspective about your issues.
agilland About 1 year ago

PLAY - FULL Schools

I read through this section followed but some other related sections thinking about how would that look like in NH.  How would more recess work?  Would before school work like in some?  What would less rules look like?  Would it be better or worse?  They did explain the students were happier, but there was more pushing and shoving etc...  but bullying declined, as well as injury and vandalism.  I understand trying to tackle "antifragility", but the limited supervision is one to really ponder.  
joan-loughran Over 1 year ago