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Center for Game Science - 0 views

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resources k-12 gaming math science learning

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  • Shannon Hanratty on 15 May 14
     
    Center for Game Science webpage geared towards STEM education through games and creative challenges to enhance learning.
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HomeworkSpot.com: Homework Help, Science Fair Project Ideas, Math Help, Homework Helper - 0 views

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k-12 homework resources

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    A k-12 resource for students to get homework help in a variety of subjects based on level and topic.
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The Myth of 'I'm Bad at Math' - Miles Kimball & Noah Smith - The Atlantic - 0 views

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article k-12 teaching math mindset

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  • For high-school math, inborn talent is much less important than hard work, preparation, and self-confidence.
  • Thus, people’s belief that math ability can’t change becomes a self-fulfilling prophecy.
  • researchers at Oklahoma City who recently found that belief in inborn math ability may be responsible for much of the gender gap in mathematics.
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  • Because the truth may be hard to believe, here is a set of links about some excellent books to convince you that most people can become smart in many ways, if they work hard enough: The Art of Learning by Josh Weitzkin Moonwalking with Einstein by Joshua Foer The Talent Code by Daniel Coyle Talent is Overrated by Geoff Colvin
  • We already venerate sports heroes who make up for lack of talent through persistence and grit; why should our educational culture be any different?
  • Shannon Hanratty on 15 May 14
     
    Discussion of perceived "genetic ability" versus hard working students and individuals when it comes to math and school in general. 
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