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PART 2: MEAN MATH BLUES
DR. M. DAVIS-BRANTLEY
Math Student SuccessPart II--Practice
Put theory into practice:
1. Re-frame negative thoughts.
2. Dispel common math myths.
3. Adapt to their differences.
4. Maximize their minds.
1. How to re-frame My negative thoughts.
“Yet”
“For now”
“At this moment”
Effective Words for Re-Frames:
Say “Math Affirmations”
Answer True or False to the following statements?
1. There is only one right way to work a math problem.
2. Math is always hard.
3. Only smart people can do math.
4. Mathematicians always do math problems quickly in their heads.
5. If I don’t understand a problem immediately, I never will.
3. We must adapt to our differences.
Every brain is wired uniquely from heredity and from
experience.
Maximize our minds
A brain has 10 billion neurons
One neuron can make 10000000000000000000000
000000 connections!
Don’t memorize! Grow solid dendrites
and make good brain connections!
(Note—There is a re-frame
on this page!!)
To grow solid dendrites:
Observe closely. Be active. Chunk. Get feedback soon. Consciously choose to
learn. Use it or lose it. Have fun. Let it settle. Link words & actions. Link words & images.
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Howard Gardner
Musical
Naturalist
Spatial
Verbal-Linguist
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Bodily-Kinestheti
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Logical-Mathematic
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IntrapersonalInterpersonal
Gardner’s (1983) Challenges traditional view of intelligence
Intelligence End States Core Components
Logical-Mathematical Scientist, Mathematician
Capacity to discern logical or numerical patterns and the ability to handle long chains of reasoning
Linguistics Journalist, Poet Sensitivity to the sounds, rhythm, and meanings of words and sensitivity to different functions of language
Musical Composer, Musician, Producer
Abilities to produce and appreciate rhythm, pitch, and timbre. Appreciation of the forms of musical expressiveness
Spatial Navigator, Builder, Engineer
Capacities to perceive the visual-spatial world accurately and to perform transformation on one’s initial perception
Bodily-Kinesthetic Athletes, Dancers Abilities to control one’s body movements and to handle objects skillfully
Interpersonal Therapists, Salespersons
Capacities to discern and respond appropriately to the moods, temperaments, motivations, and desires of other people
Intrapersonal Persons with detailed accurate self-knowledge: Nuns, Monks, etc…
Access to one’s own feelings and the ability to discriminate among them and draw upon them to guide behavior, knowledge of own strengths, weaknesses, desires, and intelligences
Take the Multiple Intelligences Test
Every learner has a different combination of learning
modes.
Learning Styles Quiz
Take out a pen and paper and record your answers.
Learning Modes
• Visual– Make lists– Take notes– Sit where you can see– Web notes
Learning Modes
• Auditory– Tape record lessons– Read aloud– Study with others– Talk about what you are learning
Learning Modes
• Kinesthetic – Participate actively– Ask and answer questions– Move around when you study– Work on chalk board
Retention after 24 hoursif taught primarily by:
Lecture 5% Reading 10%
Audio-Visual 20% Demonstration 30%
Discussion Group 50% Practice by Doing 75%
Teach Others/Immediate Use of learning 90%
Get in the Zone
• Match skills to work– Have pre-requisite skills
• Set clear goals– Achievable– Measurable
• Get Feedback– Check answers– Tutor others
1. Re-frame negative thoughts.
2. Dispel common math myths.
3. Adapt to your differences.
4. Maximize your minds.
In Conclusion