Myths of Math by Kevin Newman

Myths of Math by Kevin Newman https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths DMG PD Day November 2018 en-us 2018-11-22 03:17:42 UTC 2018-11-23 20:31:02 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Prizecup.png math should be playful https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307297205 2018-11-23 16:05:29 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307297205 spatial skills increase literacy skills https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307297362 2018-11-23 16:06:23 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307297362 The beliefs about your own abilities actually change the way that your brain works when you approach math. https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307297514 2018-11-23 16:07:24 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307297514 children have to think of manipulatives as mathematical tools not toys https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307297579 2018-11-23 16:07:49 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307297579 "Myths of Early Math" https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307297676 ".... Only a small number of 'talented' people can succeed in mathematics, and second, subtle but equally as dangerous, the assumption that women do not usually succeed in mathematics."]]> 2018-11-23 16:08:23 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307297676 Children who use physical and software manipulatives demonstrated a much greater sophisticationin classification and logical thinking than did children that used physical manipulatives only https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307297732 2018-11-23 16:08:51 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307297732 The brain grows MORE when you make a mistake than when you get it right ... growing through the struggle https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307297893 2018-11-23 16:10:00 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307297893 "Myths of Early Math" https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307297966 ".... children, including toddlers, engage in spontaneous mathematics during almost half of every minute of free play."]]> 2018-11-23 16:10:25 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307297966 Mistakes help your brain grow. https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298108 2018-11-23 16:11:05 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298108 When asked to identify a “really, really smart” person, for instance, five-year-old girlsand boys will both typically choose people of their own gender. By age six, however, girls begin todisassociate their gender with intelligence https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298147 2018-11-23 16:11:16 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298147 Math should be play. https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298217 2018-11-23 16:11:38 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298217 "Myths of Early Math" https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298298 ".... Time spent on math also contributes to litearcy.]]> 2018-11-23 16:12:05 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298298 Better memorizers in Math do not necessarily have better Math potential https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298324 2018-11-23 16:12:15 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298324 Consistently framing boys as the standard for girls—even when the statement is intendedto be egalitarian—could thus actually teach children that boys have more raw talent. https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298375 2018-11-23 16:12:28 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298375 There is no such thing as the 'math gene' https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298411 2018-11-23 16:12:40 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298411 You will do better when you change your fixed mindset to a growth mindset. https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298446 2018-11-23 16:12:54 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298446 The authors also showed that girls who received this unsolicited supportwere more likely to underestimate their math ability. Parents’ and teachers’ tendency to offer help togirls in math classes, though well intentioned, could thus backfire and cause girls to believe that theydo not have what it takes to succeed. https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298492 2018-11-23 16:13:12 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298492 "Myths of Early Math" https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298500 ".... Mathematics, more so than other content areas, builds - concepts and skills are connected, abstracted, and curtailed, and become the object of thinking at a new level of mathematical thought."]]> 2018-11-23 16:13:14 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298500 t praising a child for either their intelligence or their effortinfluenced how children thought about their own ability. When children in their study were praisedfor their intelligence (e.g., “You’re really smart!”), they were more likely to consider intelligencea fixed, immutable trait that they either did or did not have. When they were praised for their effort(e.g., “You worked really hard!”), on the other hand, they were more likely to view intelligence assomething that could be improved with hard work https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298604 2018-11-23 16:13:52 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298604 Myth About Math https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298647 Praises on their effort over being right helps students view intelligence as something that can be improved over being fixed. ]]> 2018-11-23 16:14:09 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298647 Math is a 'language we use to talk about our world'. When we see math as something that is part of our world and not something we 'do' then it becomes something we can embrace as a natural part of our everyday life. https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298655 2018-11-23 16:14:12 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298655 People with better abilities to memorize are not always better at math. https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298704 2018-11-23 16:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298704 When children are able, move away from manipulatives https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298746 2018-11-23 16:14:41 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298746 focus on the process and strategies that causeda student to make mistakes, identify what went wrong, and help the student come up with moreeffective strategies. F https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298750 2018-11-23 16:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298750 Struggle and mistakes are very important https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298751 2018-11-23 16:14:43 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298751 Children have to think of manipulatives as Mathematical. https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298781 2018-11-23 16:14:57 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298781 "Myths of Early Math" https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298811 "... without conecpts ad strategies for how to use manipulatives, manipulatives alone are not help"

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Understanding does not travel through the fingertips and up the arm"]]> 2018-11-23 16:15:06 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298811 When parents and educatorsemphasize effort, they should explicitly frame it as a way of building ability (e.g., “You can’t becomegood at math unless you put in a lot of effort!”) rather than leaving the door open to the interpretationthat effort somehow substitutes for ability. https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298880 2018-11-23 16:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298880 Myths of Early Math https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298931 Children have to think of manipulatives as mathematical. ]]> 2018-11-23 16:15:47 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298931 complex, open-ended projects cause students to struggle onthe way to a solution, they also signal that experiencing confusion and difficulty is just a normal partof doing math—it does not mean that a student is not a “math person.” https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298968 2018-11-23 16:16:00 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307298968 Math can be seen as a 'creative subject' just like art. https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299004 2018-11-23 16:16:11 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299004 "If students don't count with their fingers the teacher will think they are just sitting there doing nothing" https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299027 2018-11-23 16:16:17 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299027 https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299064 speed in math is not important]]> 2018-11-23 16:16:30 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299064 To maximize the utility of this role model,the parent or educator might encourage the girl to think concretely about the steps she would need totake to reach a similar place and how she might achieve each of those steps https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299120 2018-11-23 16:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299120 How a parent feels about math will often affect how their children view math. https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299147 2018-11-23 16:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299147 Myths About Math https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299189 Students who are viewed as being gifted across subjects usually have a fixed mindset ]]> 2018-11-23 16:17:16 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299189 "Myths of Early Math" https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299207 ".... Computers can provide representations that are just as personally meaningful to students as physical objects and, paradoxically, reserach indicates that computer representations may be more manageable, "clean", flexible, and extensible than their physical couterparts."]]> 2018-11-23 16:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299207 Mistakes help to grow the brain. https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299216 Speed is not a sign of a stronger math ability. It is ok to be slower at math! ]]> 2018-11-23 16:17:26 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299216 Myths About Math https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299371 Children under the age of six consistently associate brilliance with males. Instilling a growth mindset about math helps intervene this stereotype through exposing students to a variety of role models. ]]> 2018-11-23 16:18:23 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299371 Mindset is critical for students to have success in life and with their learning https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299453 2018-11-23 16:18:54 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299453 Struggles and mistakes are an important part of the process https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299534 2018-11-23 16:19:22 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299534 Hands on experiences are important for development and can help a student feel more confident https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299582 2018-11-23 16:19:36 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299582 We don't hear teachers or parents say, "Don't worry about reading, I'm not a good reader" so why is it ok not to be good a math? https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299601 2018-11-23 16:19:42 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299601 "Myths of Early Math" https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299622 "As John Dewey said, 'Just because traditional education was a matter of routine in which the plans and programs were handed down from the past, it does not follow that progressive education is a matter of planless improvisation.'"]]> 2018-11-23 16:19:50 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299622 Often understanding and solving problems will require perseverance and determination. This is a key concept to have students understand. https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299649 2018-11-23 16:20:00 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299649 Playful approach can make Math less intimidating and provide students with an opportunity to learn in a meaningful way. https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299656 2018-11-23 16:20:04 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299656 Math impacts literacy as well. https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299807 2018-11-23 16:21:04 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299807 "Teachers matter more than other factors, and teachers in the early years matter the most" https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299965 2018-11-23 16:22:12 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307299965 "Brilliant People" https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307300149 ".... Found that mathematics was actually one of the fields that valued brilliance the most."]]> 2018-11-23 16:23:46 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307300149 "Brilliant People" https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307300311 ".... There is not special 'gift' necessary to learn math in school. Rather there is substantial evidence that success in school math is attainable for every student, given the right training and beliefs about ability."]]> 2018-11-23 16:24:49 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307300311 Play isn't enough. https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307300314 2018-11-23 16:24:50 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307300314 Connection to intentional math activities to higher-quality socio-dramatic play during free-choice play time. https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307300379 2018-11-23 16:25:13 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307300379 Math person vs Non math person https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307329057 As a student in elementary school I remember myself and my peers talking about being or not being a math person. I struggled greatly with math and always thought of myself as non math person This affected my self confidence and personal growth because I didn't believe I could change or get better - so I always stayed in the same place and felt badly about myself.]]> 2018-11-23 20:16:59 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307329057 Complex tasks don't need to come after they have "Mastered" basic facts. https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307329241 2018-11-23 20:18:36 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307329241 Experiencing challenges and struggles in math actually helps grow your brain (its all about the process). https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307329504 2018-11-23 20:21:19 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307329504 https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307329518 I have always said that I am not a "math person." It has always been a weakness of mine and I was never confident in my abilities. As I move forward in my journey to become a teacher, I am reteaching myself math that I struggled with as a child. As I go, I am beginning to feel the sense of satisfaction and self-pride that comes along with finally understanding something you have worked at for a long time. ]]> 2018-11-23 20:21:30 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307329518 Love the idea of "yet" I don't know it "yet" but I will get there!! https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307329573 2018-11-23 20:22:06 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307329573 Memorization does NOT equate strong mathematical thinking skills https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307329608 2018-11-23 20:22:27 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307329608 Parts of your brain can re-grow https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307329641 2018-11-23 20:22:43 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307329641 I nevr thought of how our language of comparison impacts how we view who is good at math (boys vs girls) https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307329687 2018-11-23 20:23:16 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307329687 If math is more fun, students are more confident in their ability to complete and learn math tasks https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307329803 2018-11-23 20:24:21 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307329803 We have the power to influence students beliefs about math and about themselves and their abilities as mathematical thinkers https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307329931 2018-11-23 20:25:42 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307329931 IT'S ME mpete896 https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307329991 Students get excited when you get excited. Making math engaging. ]]> 2018-11-23 20:26:35 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307329991 Mindset and self-confidence play a huge role in student learning. https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307330023 2018-11-23 20:26:57 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307330023 Turning math into a fun activity or a game engages the learner in wanting to learn math. https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307330087 2018-11-23 20:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307330087 Anyone can be a mathematical thinker !! LOVE JO BOALER !!! https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307330208 2018-11-23 20:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307330208 Computers szuromia https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307330317 Can be positive when used in math for some students]]> 2018-11-23 20:30:39 UTC https://padlet.com/newmank3/MathMyths/wish/307330317