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Math can be an exciting and rewarding subject to learn, but it can also take patience and perseverance to become proficient. for more info https://kalvischools.com/
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Math can be an exciting and rewarding subject to learn, but it can also take patience and perseverance to become proficient in math-just as it does to gain phonological awareness for budding readers or math fluency. • Because of this, students often need motivation to stay dedicated to mastering mathematics.
Every Student is Different • What motivates one child may not work for another, as no two students are alike. • Moreover, each student needs a variety of problem-solving skills. In math--as in life--there may be more than one "right" answer. • Taking into account the individual needs of students, what motivators are best to employ? • So, What Motivates Students to Learn Math?
1. Making connections to everyday life • If students think math is irrelevant to their lives, they won't be as excited or motivated. • However, when students see how math in real life situations works, they'll be more willing to stick with a problem. • Teachers need to find ways to demonstrate how math applies to their students' lives, whether it’s telling time, measuring their bedroom, or adding up the price of a desired item--tax included!
2. A thoughtful environment • Before math can really stick, kids need time to think about the problems they're solving. • Writing in a math journal is one way that students can visualize their math thinking and learn which strategies are most helpful. • Talking over strategies with teachers or peers can also encourage kids to slow down and think about the problem-solving process.
3. Intrinsic and extrinsic motivators • Human nature being what it is, sometimes old-fashioned motivators are key to math success. If students finish a particular number of lessons or meet their classroom learning goals in another way, built-in rewards can build confidence and renewed excitement. • For example, Imagine Math lessons reward students with a given number of points upon completion. Students then redeem these points in a variety of ways, from customizing their avatar to gaining extra free time during class.
4. A "mistakes are okay" class culture • It's one thing to say that mistakes are okay. But effective teachers also show students how "wrong" answers are actually just clues to solving a puzzle. • Spending a few minutes reviewing tests, homework, or class assignments can help encourage these productive conversations. Even just a few post-test inquiries about a student's thought process can shed light on where they experienced setbacks and why, opening a space for teachers to provide any additional insights or corrective instruction. • When students see mistakes as necessary to the growth process, they'll feel better about making errors--knowing they're moving along on their individual learning path.
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