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Jo Boaler Lesson 4: How to Learn Math for Students

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Question 1

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What is 18 x 5.

Question 2

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Draw models for 18 x 5 and 9 x 10.

Question 3

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Calculate 12 x 15 by changing the numbers into friendlier numbers as we saw in the videos. Show how you work it out.

Question 4

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Why do you think that the students who worked on math together did so well in their math class afterwards?

Question 5

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Question 6

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What are two things that you see in the graph above from PISA? Who does really well in math?

Question 7

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In Lesson 4 we have learned about number flexibility, talking, reasoning and mathematical connections.
Write about some of these important ideas for someone of your own age. In a paragraph explain to them why these ideas are important for their learning.

Why is it useful to learn to reason? Check all that apply.

Reasoning is the essence of what mathematics is

Reasoning is useful for working in most jobs

Reasoning allows people to connect ideas and make mathematical breakthroughs