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Biology Subject Guide from Rutgers University Libraries 

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Biology Subject Guide from Rutgers University Libraries 

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I chose this LibGuide because it has important resources related to biology that adults may find useful.

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Research Guides: Biology: Getting Started

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Guide to library resources in the field of Biology

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This is the updated proposal for this project, written on April 13, 2025. I rewrote this proposal because my topic and personas needed changing for better understanding of this project.

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UPDATED Written proposal -Danielle Pitter - Curation/Choice Board

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This is the original proposal for this project, written on March 23, 2025.

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Danielle Pitter - Proposal Curation/Choice Board Project 

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Danielle Pitter [PROPOSAL & PERSONAS] Curation/Choice Board Project

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Welcome to Brain Sparks, a fun, informative, and education spot for math and science. This choice board is designed for both adults and teens to understand math and science, especially those with various learning styles. This choice board has categorized resources like books, videos, podcasts, and images.

The sections highlighted in blue are for adults. The sections highlighted in yellow are for teens.

After exploring this board, please check out the activity to show your work from this project. Also, please fill out the survey to provide feedback on ways to improve my content.

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The Manga Guide to Electricity by  Kazuhiro Fujitaki

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The Manga Guide to Electricity by  Kazuhiro Fujitaki

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This Japanese manga book series is perfect for teens who want visual outlook on complex topics like electricity. I chose this book because it's a great blend of storytelling and science!

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Buy The Manga Guide to Electricity on Amazon.com ✓ FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders

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Here is another Manga Guide to Linear Algebra, this one by Shin Takahashi. I chose this book because teens can learn about basic math operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, while reading a teen romance.

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Shin Takahashi (Author), Iroha Inoue (Author), Co Ltd Trend (Author) & 0 more

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Buy The Manga Guide to Linear Algebra on Amazon.com ✓ FREE SHIPPING on qualified orders

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The Calculation of You and Me by Serena Kaylor 

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The Calculation of You and Me by Serena Kaylor 

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I chose this book because I thought it had an interesting take on YA romance with autistic representation. 1 Sentence Summary from Goodreads: When Marlowe’s boyfriend dumps her because she isn’t romantic enough, she’s determined to prove that she can be good at love & that she’s more than the weird math-obsessed girl everyone sees her as; so when she’s paired up for a school project with Ashton, who dresses in all black, wears eyeliner, and writes love songs, Marlowe proposes a deal: Ash will help her write love letters and in return she will help with his band’s marketing.

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A calculus nerd enlists her surly classmate’s help to w…

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Written by high school computer programming teacher Gene Luen Yang, I chose this book because it seemed like an interesting concept to push students' thinking skills further. This graphic novel is also filled with illustrations to keep readers engaged.

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Alice Jones: The Impossible Clue by Sarah Rubin

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Alice Jones: The Impossible Clue by Sarah Rubin

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I chose this book because one of the positive reviewers tested it out on her students and they loved it. This story is a great way for young people interested in math and science mixed with humor and family dynamics.

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Alice Jones: The Impossible Clue (Alice Jones, #1)

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Maths-whizz Alice has already solved a mystery or two. …

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This is a little long (15 minutes), but I chose this video in hopes that it would be helpful/relatable for teens who can't concentrate and understand math. Instead of trying to understand math, all it takes is a bit of practice!

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Word Problems: Study Hall Algebra #2: ASU + Crash Course

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Word Problems: Study Hall Algebra #2: ASU + Crash Course

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This fast-paced video on word problems can help students who have trouble concentrating on word problems. I chose this video because not only is it funny and quirky, but host James Tanton does a great job of providing tips, tricks and examples on how to solve word problems.

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Word Problems: Study Hall Algebra #2: ASU + Crash Course

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Solving Problems: Study Hall Algebra #1: ASU + Crash Course

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Solving Problems: Study Hall Algebra #1: ASU + Crash Course

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Another video from Arizona State University and Crash Course about how math is a language. Teens might find math to be a completely different language. I chose this video because it helps narrow down math as a language instead of just numbers on a page.

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Solving Problems: Study Hall Algebra #1: ASU + Crash Course

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Introduction to Biology: Crash Course Biology #1

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Introduction to Biology: Crash Course Biology #1

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This is a newer version of Biology Crash Course videos, hosted by Dr. Sammy. This video breaks down biology into smaller parts for teens to understand topics like life's characteristics, viruses, and life beyond Earth. I chose this video because of it's colorful animations, humor, and fascinating concepts.

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Introduction to Biology: Crash Course Biology #1

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The purpose of the platform evaluation worksheet is to engage learners in the task of comparing and evaluating a variety of tools for use with their community.

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Danielle Pitter Curation Tools Platform Analysis Worksheet

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This is a fun short video on how laughter is produced, narrated by Sasha Winkler, and directed by Hanna Rybak. I added this video because I thought it would be a cool way to learn about how humans laugh, and the science behind it.

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Can trees talk to each other? What might aliens look like and the burning question of our time, are strawberries alive or dead? This funny podcast is hosted by scientists Brian Cox and Robin Ince, mixing comedy and worldly outtakes on life. I chose this podcast for those who would want an eccentric take on scientific discussions.

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Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes.

Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes.

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These guys do live shows and it's not a laugh track it's the actual audience from their shows. If you can hear the fact that they interact with their audience members in the show you shouldn't even be here. Leave.

Smart and funny English guys

Smart? Brilliant. Genius actually.

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‎The Infinite Monkey Cage on Apple Podcasts

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Brian Cox and Robin Ince host a witty, irreverent look at the world through scientists' eyes.

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The Math Dude Quick and Dirty Tips to Make Math Easier

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The Math Dude Quick and Dirty Tips to Make Math Easier

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Don't let this podcast's title turn you away! This podcast hosted by Dr. Jason Marshall presents clear explanations of math equations, terms and principles. I chose this podcast because I thought it would be a great way for teens to understand math in a more simplistic way.

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The Math Dude makes understanding math easier and more fun than you ever thought possible. Host Dr. Jason Marshall provides clear explanations of math terms and principles, and his simple tricks for solving basic algebra problems will have even the most mathphobic looking forward to working out whatever math problem comes their way. If you're getting ready to take the SAT, GRE, or any of the other standardized tests; or if you're going back to school and need to brush up on the basics, Math Dude's Quick and Dirty Tips to Make Math Easier will strengthen your fundamental skills and help you understand the language of math. And if you just want to calculate the tip without using your iPhone and impress all your friends, his tips and tricks are for you too.

The Math Dude makes understanding math easier and more fun than you ever thought possible. Host Dr. Jason Marshall provides clear explanations of math terms and principles, and his simple tricks for solving basic algebra problems will have even the most mathphobic looking forward to working out whatever math problem comes their way. If you're getting ready to take the SAT, GRE, or any of the other standardized tests; or if you're going back to school and need to brush up on the basics, Math Dude's Quick and Dirty Tips to Make Math Easier will strengthen your fundamental skills and help you understand the language of math. And if you just want to calculate the tip without using your iPhone and impress all your friends, his tips and tricks are for you too.

Thanks Math Dude

I'm a student and your podcast helps me so much! Now I'm excited for learning a new way to do math in homework and for fun! It helps me visual math on an regular bases!Thank you so much Math Dude

Thanks math dude

I really enjoy math because it helps me relax and I currently do really good in math right now.I like that you have easy strategy for a 8 year old.Happy day thanks math dude.

Great for folks struggling with conceptualization, but his voice is the WORST.

Exactly the title. Sorry host guy, but you throw waayyy too much high-pitched emphasis on words too often. I can't stand it 😫

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‎The Math Dude Quick and Dirty Tips to Make Math Easier on Apple Podcasts

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‎The Math Dude makes understanding math easier and more fun than you ever thought possible. Host Dr. Jason Marshall provides clear explanations of math terms and principles, and his simple tricks for solving basic algebra problems will have even the most mathphobic looking forward to working out what...

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What is the hardest subject for you in school?

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What is the hardest subject for you in school?

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Check out this interactive activity based on this choice board to see how you're feeling about math and science.

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Be heard, collaborate, and share ideas—make meetings and classes more engaging with real conversations.

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I would love to know what you think about the curation choice board!   Please answer the questions below for me to gain feedback. Answer as best as you can.

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Brain Sparks Curation Choice Board Survey (Teens)

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I would love to know what you think about the curation choice board! Please answer the questions below for me to gain feedback. Answer as best as you can.

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Mathematics Subject Guide from Rutgers University Libraries

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Mathematics Subject Guide from Rutgers University Libraries

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Research guides (also called LibGuides) contain other resources about various topics. I chose this LibGuide because it has important resources related to math and physics that adults may find useful.

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This guide contains resources related to Mathematics.

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"Astrophysics for People in a Hurry” by Neil deGrasse Tyson

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"Astrophysics for People in a Hurry” by Neil deGrasse Tyson

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Here is a quick and mind-opening review of space, time, black holes and the universe. I chose this book because I think this could help busy adults.

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Read 17.2k reviews from the world's largest community for readers. What is the nature of space and time? How do we fit within the universe? How does the un...

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Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words by Randall Munroe

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Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words by Randall Munroe

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Written by Randall Munroe, a former NASA roboticist, this book is written in the form of Up Goer Five, using only drawings and a vocabulary of the 1,000 most common words. I chose this book because it's a brilliant way of narrowing down complicated scientific phrases into simple terms.

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Thing Explainer: Complicated Stuff in Simple Words

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In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World by Ian Stewart 

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In Pursuit of the Unknown: 17 Equations That Changed the World by Ian Stewart 

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This book presents the history behind some of the most well-known equations, like E=mc² or Pythagoras. I chose this book because each chapter describes how each equation shaped society.

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I am a fan of Ian Stewart. I think he is one of the best writers about Mathematics and Science in general -- certainly one of the most approachable to a layman, albeit a layman with a scientific/mathematical bent. I own and have read a number of his books, and have enjoyed them all. You can find a number of my reviews of his books on Goodreads.

As the subtitle says, this book is about 17 equations that changed the world. As one who has a Ph.D. in Physics, I was familiar with all but one of these equations, but the author certainly broadens one's appreciation of the effects of these equations on the course of human history. The one I was unfamiliar with is the Black-Scholes Equation, about which more, later.

Each chapter begins with a summary page, showing the equation in question, with little lines pointing to the major elements of the equations, and labels identifying them. Then, on the same page, the author lists three items: 1) What does it tell us? 2) Why is that important? 3) What did it lead to?

This forms the basis for the rest of the chapter, and sets the tone. While the author talks a little about the mathematics behind the equation, he adds some history, some related anecdotes, and then a discussion of more details about why the equation is important, and how it has affected humans, sometimes over millenia. While I was familiar with almost all of the equations, I learned something new about each one, from the author's coverage. His writing style is light, and often amusing. He often refers to things in today's society that are relevant to the equation and its consequences.

I was particularly delighted with Stewart's discussion, in the introduction to the chapter on the Second Law of Thermodynamics (a topic that I always found challenging, even as a trained physicist), of C. P. Snow's "The Two Cultures" Two Cultures ( http://sciencepolicy.colorado.edu/stu...), a lecture given in 1959 that has long rung true to my ears. Snow's premise was that, while society expects "educated" people to know, for example, the works of Shakespeare, and other literary and historical works, it is rare for those so-called educated people to know even basic science, least of all understand it. He used the Second Law of Thermodynamics as an example, as it is a very fundamental physical law that should be familiar to everyone. Snow bemoaned the low level of scientific education at the time, and it is my belief that the situation has only become worse -- so many people today ignore scientific results, often preferring political statements to those of science. The issue of climate change is the obvious example, but there are many more. Stewart's explanation of the Second Law of Thermodynamics and its ramifications were extremely lucid, and his discussion right on target.

The last chapter is entitled "The Midas formula: Black-Scholes Equation". This was the only equation I was unfamiliar with, and for a very good reason: it relates to Finance, and financial derivatives in particular. The author not only provides a very good explanation of the equation and how it has become the "sine qua non" of Wall Street and the big financial organizations, used to justify their reckless actions that caused the 2008-9 financial crisis and the resulting Great Recession, which is far from over as I write (despite all the glowing reports of economic growth). This chapter is a strong and authoritative indictment of what has happened in the Financial sector, and continues to happen, with no sign of any accountability ever being applied. If "regular" people read this chapter and fully understood it, they would (and should) become enraged over what has happened and continues to happen. Unless the financial sector is reined in, we are no doubt headed for more catastrophes in the future.

One further point about this book: I have felt for some time that there is a real need for students (from middle school, high school, and college) not only to learn mathematics, but to learn how it is useful and relevant in their lives. Too often, mathematics is taught in a rote manner; too many students are turned off by repetitive problems ("Solve the following 40 quadratic equations", and the like), and with too little understanding of the concepts and the true meaning of the many aspects of mathematics.

I would love this book to become required reading at, say, the upper high school and/or college level, as I think it could help with this necessary deeper understanding of the relevance of mathematics. Unfortunately, I doubt that most students would have the necessary sophistication to fully understand many of the concepts in this book. This is not to say that the book is written at a very deep level, but it would take a relatively sophisticated reader to get the best out of the book. However, perhaps someone could teach a mathematics course with this as a supplementary text, with the necessary "translation" being performed by the teacher. I suppose I am forever optimistic...

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Math Class Doesn’t Work. Here’s the Solution. by Jo Boaler (Time Magazine)

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Math Class Doesn’t Work. Here’s the Solution. by Jo Boaler (Time Magazine)

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I chose this article because this is a good analysis about why people experience performance anxiety when exploring math. If schools put the focus on learning and exploration instead of performance, then maybe more students can enjoy math.

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I love math, but I know that I'm unusual. Math anxiety is a rampant problem across the country. Researchers now know that when people with math anxiety encounter numbers, a fear center in the brain lights up - the same fear center that lights up when people see snakes or spiders. Anxiety is not limited to low-achieving students. Many of the undergraduates I teach at Stanford University, some of the most successful students in the nation, are math traumatized. In recent interviews, students have told me that learning math in school was like being on a "hamster wheel" - they felt like they were running and running, without reaching any meaningful destination. A seventh grader told me that math learning was like prison, because his mind felt "locked up."

The problem is the performance culture in our schools, more present in math than in any other subject. Students believe that the purpose of math class is to demonstrate that they can quickly find the answers. An undergraduate recently told me that when she writes down her ideas, even when working alone, she expects someone to judge her. She's unable to think freely because she's afraid of writing something that isn't "smart enough." This kind of thought paralysis is the direct result of our emphasis on performance, which we urgently need to dial back. My research on math learners suggests that when students think they're in class to learn - to explore ideas and think freely - they understand more and achieve at higher levels than when they think the point is to get questions right.

A few years ago I taught a summer math camp for sixth and seventh graders using open, creative, visual math tasks. The students were not judged or graded, and the teachers valued and celebrated mistakes and struggle. At the end of the camp, some students described feeling "mathematically free." One said: "A lot of people think of school as prison - you don't have any freedom. But you have a lot of freedom in math camp. You can run wild, you can pass ideas by each other." For many people, the words "math" and "freedom" can't be put in the same sentence - because they're taught mathematics as a subject of rules, conformity and constant performance.

Most would agree that we want students to feel like their minds can "run wild" with ideas. But so many students experience the opposite feeling. Our grading and testing practices are largely responsible. It's bad enough when students receive grades at the end of each unit or course that tell them how capable they are, but technological advances like digital grade portals have meant that students can see where their grades stand, and when they change, every minute of every day. This has amplified the performance pressure on students. Research has shown that students only have to think they're being graded for their achievement to go down. Math teachers who replace grading with constructive written comments increase student's learning. I know the most freeing comment I give to my Stanford students is this: I am not going to give you a grade for this class. Do this for yourself, for your own learning.

The best mathematicians are often deep, slow thinkers - qualities that run contrary to what students are taught to prioritize and perform: speed. Some people thrive under the pressure to answer speedily in the classroom. Typically it's the fast calculators who've been made to feel superior to others - even though they're doing something that's really not useful or necessary today. I was one of those students myself once, and I also believed that math was all about fast calculation. But even students who are wrongly held up as the best mathematical thinkers suffer as they develop damaging ideas about the subject and about themselves. One of my Stanford students, labeled "gifted" from the first grade, was among her high school's best math students and a frequent competition winner - but she was not happy in school, because she was constantly under pressure. Most high-performers never get a chance to step off the performance hamster wheel. They run and run, never getting any closer to seeing the beauty of math, and when they get to college they continue running, or they give up and choose a different path.

Until we change the way we teach math to emphasize learning and exploration, rather than performance, we'll continue to produce students who describe their math experience as a hamster wheel, or worse, a prison. We'll continue to produce anxious students who experience fear when they see numbers. The performance culture of mathematics has destroyed a vibrant, essential subject for so many people. As schools have worked to encourage a few speedy calculators, they've neglected to teach the kind of creative, quantitative thinking that can open new worlds. If we encourage new generations of students who love learning and love math, we'll raise up kids who are prepared to take their place in society as free, empowered thinkers.

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Math Class Doesn't Work. Here's the Solution

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'The most freeing comment I give to my Stanford students is this: I am not going to give you a grade'

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I Was a Bad Student Who Became an Astronaut. Let’s Stop Telling People They Can’t Be Good at Science by Scott Kelly

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I Was a Bad Student Who Became an Astronaut. Let’s Stop Telling People They Can’t Be Good at Science by Scott Kelly

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This article shows a testament from Scott Kelly, a former U.S. Navy captain, former military fighter pilot and test pilot, and a retired astronaut. He was a bad student, but he ended up being an astronaut! I chose this because I thought it might be inspiring towards those who are considered bad students by aspire to work in STEM careers.

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Since I've returned from spending a year in space, I've been traveling the world sharing my experiences. I've been surprised by one of the things I've heard from audiences: that they believe science is too difficult, too complex for a normal person to comprehend. Apparently, over one-third of the world thinks I'm a genius, because according to the 3M State of Science Index, 36% of people around the globe think you need to be a genius in order to have a career in science. I'm here to tell you that's not true.

As a kid, I was distracted and uninterested in science (and pretty much all other subjects as well). I earned terrible grades and barely graduated from high school. Only as a college student did I find the motivation to work hard to turn things around and earn an engineering degree, which led to a career as a test pilot and astronaut.

But that belief - that science is a mysterious endeavor beyond the grasp of all but the most genetically gifted among us - may be keeping thousands of students from pursuing careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics.

And that's too bad. Because there's a place in those fields for anyone open to exploring their passion, and willing to put the work in.

Despite having hard-working parents and a twin brother (fellow astronaut, Mark Kelly) who made plenty of A's, I spent most of my time in school looking out the window and daydreaming. I couldn't seem to focus on what the teachers were saying, and even though I wanted to do something great with my life, I started to accept the fact that I would never be able to achieve what I hoped.

That all changed, quite by accident, when I picked up and read The Right Stuff, Tom Wolfe's classic account of the lives of the trailblazing Americans who first explored space. Inspired at last, I decided I wanted to be a Navy pilot landing planes on aircraft carriers - maybe even an astronaut. To do that, I discovered you needed to get a technical degree. And that meant doing well in math and science classes. So starting that day, I made up my mind to do well in math and science.

After so many years of daydreaming, it wouldn't be easy. But I started thinking about it like a sport. The more I practiced my study skills, the better I got and the more I learned. Eventually, it became a competition with myself to see how good I could get. No one was more surprised than me when a former bad student started getting straight A's in engineering. I discovered that anyone who wants to can learn this stuff - they just have to be willing to do the work.

And that raises the question: What can we do to motivate today's daydreamers?

There's no magic formula. But I think we can find some clues in the 3M State of Science Index. It's interesting: while many survey respondents are intimidated by science, 92% of parents want their kids to know more about science.

That tells me that many of us - parents, teachers, friends, family - need to stop furthering the myth that math and science are just too hard. I never want to hear anyone say to my daughters "I'm not a math person" or "my brain doesn't think that way," because I believe these messages can reinforce the idea that you have to be born to be a math and science person. And that's just not true. I know from experience that it's not about genetics. It's about finding an interest and putting in the hard work.

If a kid shows a spark in anything, we need to help stoke that fire. When a student reaches a hard concept in math or science, we should model perseverance by helping them break down the challenge into smaller steps. Parents should take the time to re-learn the basics, so homework isn't a mystery to either parent or kid. I'd love to see parents take their kids to science museums, engineering museums and science fairs. They'll have fun - and they'll learn that science and engineering are all about making stuff that makes life better.

If you're a student who has been told there are "science people" or maybe that "you're not from a family of science people," I beg you to ignore these comments. It's likely that you just haven't found what interests you. It could also be that the topic is not being explained in a way that resonates with you. My advice? Take a look at what interests you outside of school. Do you find yourself building things? Are you interested in nature and the ecosystem? Do you enjoy reading about the latest graphics in video games? That will give you clues into what areas - engineering, biology, coding - that you might be interested in. Then talk to people in those fields like professors or professionals. (Parents are very helpful in helping to make those connections.) Hear their stories about their career path for guidance and inspiration.

Hard? Maybe. But anything worth having is worth pursuing.

Take it from me, a former daydreamer.

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Let's Stop Telling People They Can't Be Good at Science

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36% of people think you need to be a genius in order to have a career in science. Take it from an astronaut: that's not true.

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The Way We Teach Math Is Holding Women Back by Jo Boaler

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The Way We Teach Math Is Holding Women Back by Jo Boaler

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I chose this article because this could encourage women and girls to pursue more STEM related careers and read up more on math.

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The Way We Teach Math Is Holding Women Back

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A Stanford math professor encourages a different teaching approach

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This Youtube playlist are full of short, fun videos for single math concepts. I chose this because I wanted to find shorter videos that even adults can understand or refresh on.

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Short, fun videos that each teach a single math concept. Hop on board and let’s get “mathy”!

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Coursera: Introduction to Mathematical Thinking

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Coursera: Introduction to Mathematical Thinking

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Coursera offers free (and paid) courses for people to improve their learning skills. I chose this course as an introduction to mathematical thinking.

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About this Course

Learn how to think the way mathematicians do - a powerful cognitive process developed over thousands of years.

Mathematical thinking is not the same as doing mathematics - at least not as mathematics is typically presented in our school system. School math typically focuses on learning procedures to solve highly stereotyped problems. Professional mathematicians think a certain way to solve real problems, problems that can arise from the everyday world, or from science, or from within mathematics itself. The key to success in school math is to learn to think inside-the-box. In contrast, a key feature of mathematical thinking is thinking outside-the-box - a valuable ability in today's world. This course helps to develop that crucial way of thinking.

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Approx. 38 hours to complete

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, English, Spanish

Skills you will gain

Number Theory

Real Analysis

Mathematical Logic

Language

Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.

Approx. 38 hours to complete

Subtitles: Arabic, French, Portuguese (European), Italian, Vietnamese, Korean, German, Russian, English, Spanish

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4.81/5 (358 Ratings)

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Stanford University

The Leland Stanford Junior University, commonly referred to as Stanford University or Stanford, is an American private research university located in Stanford, California on an 8,180-acre (3,310 ha) campus near Palo Alto, California, United States.

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Learn how to think the way mathematicians do - a powerful cognitive process developed over thousands of years. Mathematical thinking is not the same as doing mathematics - at least not as mathematics is typically presented in our school system.

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Radiolab - Signal Hill: Caterpillar Roadshow

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Radiolab - Signal Hill: Caterpillar Roadshow

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This podcast molds science, philosophy and culture through powerful storytelling. I chose this episode because it dives deep into butterflies and how they can teach the next generation.

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What can a caterpillar pass on to the next generation? What can we?

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This podcast helps debunk outrageous scientific myths and fads by comparing them with real facts. I chose this podcast because it may help some adults understand misinformation in science.

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‎There are a lot of fads, blogs and strong opinions, but then there's SCIENCE. Science Vs is the show from Gimlet Media that finds out what's fact, what's not, and what's somewhere in between. We do the hard work of sifting through all the science so you don't have to.

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Read my thoughts and takeaways on this project in the reflection above.

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Danielle Pitter - Curation/Choice Board Reflection