I blogged about this in June, but as more schools start back for the new school year, I thought I should repeat it. Stanford University’s Jo Boaler over at YouCubed.org has released a set of free lesson plans that can be used for 5 days with any grade level from 3rd through 12th. This “Week of … Read more
Jo Boaler, the Stanford professor behind YouCubed.org, works hard to dispel fixed mindsets about math. She recently shared a video from the 2015 YouCubed summer camp in which her students show their enthusiasm for problem solving and their willingness to learn from their mistakes. For those of us trying to promote a Growth Mindset, particularly … Read more
Stanford University’s Jo Boaler over at YouCubed.org has just released a set of free lesson plans that can be used for 5 days with any grade level from 3rd through 12th. This “Week of Inspirational Math” includes videos, handouts, and Powerpoints. As they progress through the activities, students develop a Growth Mindset when thinking about math, and … Read more