Our Math NORMS:
Every math class, our students will be expected to display the following positive mindset:
Our students should display the same attitudes when it comes to their math homework. If they are making mistakes, that is okay. Remind them that mistakes are valuable. If they are hurrying through their problems, remind them that math is about depth not speed. And remember no one is a "MATH PERSON". EVERYONE can learn math!
- EVERYONE CAN LEARN MATH TO THE HIGHEST LEVELS
- QUESTIONS ARE REALLY IMPORTANT
- MISTAKES ARE VALUABLE
- MATH IS ABOUT CREATIVITY AND MAKING SENSE
- MATH CLASS IS ABOUT LEARNING, NOT PERFORMING
- DEPTH IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN SPEED
- MATH IS ABOUT CONNECTIONS AND COMMUNICATING
Our students should display the same attitudes when it comes to their math homework. If they are making mistakes, that is okay. Remind them that mistakes are valuable. If they are hurrying through their problems, remind them that math is about depth not speed. And remember no one is a "MATH PERSON". EVERYONE can learn math!