Learning to Love Math : Teaching Strategies That Change Student Attitudes and Get Results

by Willis, Judy, M.D.

• ISBN13: 9781416610366
• ISBN10: 1416610367
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2010-07-31
• Publisher: Assn for Supervision & Curriculum

Summary

Is there a way to get students to love math? Dr. Judy Willis responds with an emphatic yes in this informative guide to getting better results in math class. Tapping into abundant research on how the brain works, Willis presents a practical approach for how we can improve academic results by demonstrating certain behaviors and teaching students in a way that minimizes negativity.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments	p. ix
Introduction	p. 1
Reversing Math Negativity with an Attitude Makeover	p. 5
Understanding and Planning Achievable Challenge	p. 16
Examples of Differentiated Planning for Achievable Challenge	p. 33
Reducing Mistake Anxiety	p. 47
Change Your Intelligence? Yes, You Can!	p. 69
Motivating All of Your Students	p. 94
Bringing the Real World to the Math Classroom	p. 115
Creating Student Goals for Motivation	p. 139
Conclusion	p. 156
Internet Resources	p. 159
Brain Owner's Manual	p. 165
Glossary	p. 175
References	p. 183
Index	p. 187
About the Author	p. 194
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