💡 Skills & Mindset #12: How to Get Better at Math (Thomas Frank)

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6 questions

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Complete the sentence.

If you want to get better at math, _______ .

This is a PROFOUND statement! Think about it.

How does this quote relate to the idea of breaking complex math problems into smaller pieces?

Even if you have no idea what this particular problem is about, the process that Thomas is about to demonstrate is valuable at all levels of math.

Of course, Mr. Richardson will be eager to help anytime you recognize that your foundational skills are weak and ask for help improving them.

Identify 3 other high-quality resources you can use.

This applies to hints on Khan Academy as well. They provide great opportunities to learn concepts, but you must take the time to read and study them carefully. Don't just skip to the answer and cheat yourself out of the opportunity to learn and understand. 

Consider being asked to simplify the expression (-\frac{1}{2})^{3}.

Which of the following smaller concepts are necessary to complete the task?

It seems obvious how and why mastery is critical to success in math courses, but what about other subjects?

Do you think mastery is important in literature, grammar, civics, history, science, art, etc.? Reflect thoughtfully.

💡 Skills & Mindset #12: How to Get Better at Math (Thomas Frank)

How does this quote relate to the idea of breaking complex math problems into smaller pieces?

Of course, Mr. Richardson will be eager to help anytime you recognize that your foundational skills are weak and ask for help improving them. Identify 3 other high-quality resources you can use.

Consider being asked to simplify the expression (-\frac{1}{2})^{3}.Which of the following smaller concepts are necessary to complete the task?

It seems obvious how and why mastery is critical to success in math courses, but what about other subjects? Do you think mastery is important in literature, grammar, civics, history, science, art, etc.? Reflect thoughtfully.

🧠 Retrieval Practice:Summarize the content of this lesson. What topics, ideas, and vocabulary were introduced?

Of course, Mr. Richardson will be eager to help anytime you recognize that your foundational skills are weak and ask for help improving them.

Identify 3 other high-quality resources you can use.

Consider being asked to simplify the expression (-\frac{1}{2})^{3}.

Which of the following smaller concepts are necessary to complete the task?

It seems obvious how and why mastery is critical to success in math courses, but what about other subjects?

Do you think mastery is important in literature, grammar, civics, history, science, art, etc.? Reflect thoughtfully.

🧠 Retrieval Practice:
Summarize the content of this lesson. What topics, ideas, and vocabulary were introduced?