Growth Mindset: Getting our Minds Set for Math! (4th & 5th graders)

6849 Old Dominion Drive,McLean VA 22101

16 October, 2021

Description

In this workshop we teach math strategies that students can use to work through challenging problems and reduce anxiety when they get stuck. *THIS IS AN IN-PERSON WORKSHOP - MASKS WILL BE REQUIRED* How many times have we heard “I’m just no good at math!”?  The truth is that “being good” at math means honoring the process vs. pushing fast to get to the answer.  However, many students struggle with the four best practices that are goals for all mathematicians.  Good mathematicians learn to:   Persevere through problem-solvingCheck answers using different methodsPlan how to solve a problem vs. jumping into a solutionJustify answers and communicate with othersDuring this workshop, we will focus on how to use a growth mindset to shift our goal from “get it done fast” to “honor the process” as well as teach tools and strategies that students can use to work through challenging problems and reduce anxiety when they get stuck.   This is a free workshop, however, it is limited to 20 students. For information on The StudyPro full Growth Mindset and Study Skills Class for 4th & 5th Graders, please click here. For information on The StudyPro Study Skills & Strategies Course for 6th - 8th and 9th - 12th Graders, please click here. The StudyPro was created to fill a gap in the world of student learning.Lots of smart students do well academically, yet struggle with managing increasingly rigorous coursework and homework demands. The skills required to manage these demands --and to become independent and effective learners --aren’t fully taught in school, but the expectation is that students have mastered them. These skills are known as Executive Function Skills.This is where The StudyPro comes in. We help students build the critical "process" competencies that they need to succeed now, as well as to face the challenges of college, the workplace and life. INITIATION SELF-ADVOCACY LEARNING FROM MISTAKES PLANNING PRIORITIZATION TIME MANAGEMENT The StudyPro offers a free speaker series to bring our community together, share valuable insights from experts, and try to help make parenting just a little bit easier.