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You ARE a Math Person
Jan 25, 2024 ·
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You ARE a Math Person
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There is no such thing as a “math brain.” And yet, it’s common for people to say, “I am not a math person.” According to our guests, you ARE a...
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There is no such thing as a “math brain.” And yet, it’s common for people to say, “I am not a math person.” According to our guests, you ARE a math person. Everyone is. In this episode, we explore people’s unique relationship with math and offer strategies for addressing math phobia. Math is more than simply ticking the boxes and moving on. Hopkins educators integrate creativity and conceptual learning into math, encouraging scholars to embrace mistakes and acknowledge the multiple perspectives within a math context. Our guests delve into the tangible benefits and potential drawbacks of accelerating math education, shedding light on the essential math skills scholars will need for the future. Whether you loved this subject as a child or not, this episode will have you rethinking your relationship with math.
Guests:
Matthew Bruflodt, Hopkins High School Math Teacher
Else Goll, Personalized Math Specialist
Sara Lacey, West Middle School Math Teacher
Resource Links:
Boaler, J. (2022). Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students' Potential through Creative Mathematics, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching. Jossey-Bass.
Boaler, J. (2015). What's Math Got to Do with It?: How Teachers and Parents Can Transform Mathematics Learning and Inspire Success. Penguin Books.
Stanford University (2024). YouCubed. (https://www.youcubed.org/)
Liljedahl, P. (2020). Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12. Corwin.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2014). Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All. NCTM.
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Guests:
Matthew Bruflodt, Hopkins High School Math Teacher
Else Goll, Personalized Math Specialist
Sara Lacey, West Middle School Math Teacher
Resource Links:
Boaler, J. (2022). Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students' Potential through Creative Mathematics, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching. Jossey-Bass.
Boaler, J. (2015). What's Math Got to Do with It?: How Teachers and Parents Can Transform Mathematics Learning and Inspire Success. Penguin Books.
Stanford University (2024). YouCubed. (https://www.youcubed.org/)
Liljedahl, P. (2020). Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12. Corwin.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (2014). Principles to Actions: Ensuring Mathematical Success for All. NCTM.
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