183 Mythbusting the Biggest Lies Students Believe About Math
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This episode discusses the myths students believe about math and the importance of a growth mindset in mathematics education.
Let’s chat—send me a text! What does it actually mean to be good at math? If you asked your students that question, what would they say? In this episode, we're continuing our summer book study of Math Therapy by Vanessa Vakharia and diving into Chapter 3: Mythbust. While growth mindset may not be the educational buzzword it once was, the ideas behind it remain incredibly important. Students cannot build a healthier relationship with mathematics if they continue believing unhealthy myths about...
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