Full Description
Interviews of high achieving adults who attended Ivy League schools or pursued master's and doctoral degrees in STEM including parents of such successful adults revealed that beliefs about one's ability drives motivation and perseverance to learn math. Beliefs about one's ability to learn math is not static it is a process of becoming as the individual interacts in the school, home, and social environment. Parents and teachers will gain insights on how to create conditions to support a child to be successful in math and persevere..
Contents
Preface
Motivation and Math Learning
The Environment Impacts Motivation to Persevere
Reboot: Change Perspectives and Realign
Conditions That Make Math Learning Fun
A Support System: Family Dynamics of High Achieving Students
Spark the Math Brain By Fostering Curiosity Through Experiences
Finding Passion Facilitates Meaning, Relevance, and Creativity
Fostering a Love of Math Learning and Motivation
