Boosting Math. Youcubed. Jo Boaler. Growth Mindset

1. Everyone can learn math to high levels

2. It is really important that you believe in yourself. Keep going!

3. Struggle and mistakes are really important.

4. Speed is not important. What is important is to think deeply and visually, make connections

In our classroom, a lot of the thinking and learning happens in random groups of three at vertical whiteboards.

A. Only one marker per group. Share the marker (every few minutes or problem).

C B. It's okay to erase mistakes, but don't erase someone else's work without permission.

C. Three roles: Write | Talker | Observer

D. The person writing cannot write any of their own ideas.

E. Groups are responsible for the learning of every member of the group.

An ice cream shop has ten flavors of ice cream. How many different two-scoop ice cream cones can you make?

One answer when order matters (i.e. cv is different from vc)

One answer when order does not matter (i.e. cv is the same as vc)