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Sparking the Math Brain

Insights on What Motivates Students to Learn
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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..
Teruni Lamberg is a Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Nevada, Reno. She has conducted research on children's mathematical thinking for over 20 years and authored many books on helping children learn math.
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
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