Rethinking Mathematical Vision Summary

Rethinking Mathematical Vision
In reviewing the video by Jo Boaler it has awakened a new perspective about math. Mrs. Boalrer describes how neuroplasticity in the youth can renew itself. Also, how synapse may develop differently and are activated at a different time according to how a student gain knowledge to fire up their subnapize. She gives a great example of a London cab driver. They must remember routes consisting of 25,0000.00 streets and 20,000.00 landmarks. The research found that their hippocampus has grown, but when they retired it shrinks down. Compared to London bus drivers the hippocampus was less because they have less to learn. In addition, she discusses a 9-year-old girl who had ½ her brain removed and was having fits. In weeks her
There are seven of her favorite message to give to students in math classes and some suggestions to encourage students star at a young age. First, she discusses how everyone can learn math to the highest levels. I agree that students need to know that they can achieve math at different levels by using a growth mindset is a positive start to believing they can learn anything along with encouragement. As a self-reflection, introducing math at a pre-school age is the place to start. Secondly, mistakes are valuable – in reading this information, Jo Boalrer presents a different method that was new to my way of thinking how to approach math mistakes. Mrs. Boaler gives an e.g., of crumpled paper an action where students crumple a piece of paper and throw it at the board with the feeling they have when making a mistake. Self-reflection- this is a concept I would like to try because it would help students to remember their mistakes. Third, questions are important. Encourage students to ask their own math question. Self-reflection- this is a great way to encourage students to ask questions without being embarrassed.