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Posted On: October 26th 2026, 12:08 am
Can we PLEASE retire the phrase “I’m just not a math person”? Because the truth is, we are creating math anxiety in children before they even have a chance to discover what they’re capable of!
As an instructional leader who works closely with math teachers, one thing I will ALWAYS advocate for is the belief that EVERY child has the ability to become mathematically proficient.
Math isn’t about being naturally gifted. It’s about building confidence, developing problem-solving skills, making mistakes, and having teachers who believe in your ability to grow.
We have to stop allowing students to believe that struggling in math means they’re not smart. Sometimes, the struggle is where the REAL learning begins!
Our responsibility as educators is not just to teach students how to solve problems. It’s to help them believe they CAN solve them.
Let’s normalize saying “I haven’t mastered it YET” instead of “I’m just not good at math.”
Educators, let’s talk! Do you think math anxiety starts with students, or is it something we unintentionally create as adults?
#MathEducation #InstructionalLeadership #MathMindset #EducationMatters #TeacherTalk
As an instructional leader who works closely with math teachers, one thing I will ALWAYS advocate for is the belief that EVERY child has the ability to become mathematically proficient.
Math isn’t about being naturally gifted. It’s about building confidence, developing problem-solving skills, making mistakes, and having teachers who believe in your ability to grow.
We have to stop allowing students to believe that struggling in math means they’re not smart. Sometimes, the struggle is where the REAL learning begins!
Our responsibility as educators is not just to teach students how to solve problems. It’s to help them believe they CAN solve them.
Let’s normalize saying “I haven’t mastered it YET” instead of “I’m just not good at math.”
Educators, let’s talk! Do you think math anxiety starts with students, or is it something we unintentionally create as adults?
#MathEducation #InstructionalLeadership #MathMindset #EducationMatters #TeacherTalk
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10 days agohall_passpodcast
This reminds me of a word I didn’t allow my students to ever use. They couldn’t say “can’t”. Once you convince yourself you can never achieve something, you stop trying.
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