Why people hate maths and how to fix it
What do you think of when you think of maths? If you're like most people, it's probably something like: numbers, equations, boredom, anxiety and pain.
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Oct 9, 2017
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News tagged with growth mindset
Researchers find that education intervention doesn't live up to its promise
New research suggests the "growth mindset" strategy favored by some educators to improve student performance hasn't lived up to its promise—resulting in time and effort dedicated to growth mindsets in the classroom without ...
Education
Nov 7, 2022
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Faculty beliefs about intelligence predict racial achievement gaps in STEM classes
In a major analysis of university faculty and students in science, technology, engineering and math, Indiana University social psychologists found that professors' beliefs about intelligence play a measurable role in the ...
Social Sciences
Feb 15, 2019
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Growth mindset found to temper impact of poverty on student achievement
(Phys.org)—A trio of researchers from Stanford University has found that high school children living in poverty who have a growth mindset tend to do better in school than those with a fixed mindset. In their paper published ...
A growth mindset intervention can change students' grades if school culture is supportive
Boosting academic success does not have to derive from new teachers or curriculum; it can also come from changing students' attitudes about their abilities through a short online intervention, according to the latest findings ...
Education
Aug 7, 2019
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When teachers think differently about themselves as math learners, students benefit
Study shows improvement in students' attitudes and test scores after teachers change their own mindset—and instruction—around math.
Social Sciences
Jul 13, 2018
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Study identifies factors that lead to greater college success
Educational attainment is a national priority because it creates both economic and personal gains: higher incomes, better individual and family health and deeper civic engagement. U.S. college enrollments are increasing, ...
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May 30, 2017
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Support for increasing low-wage workers' compensation: The role of fixed-growth mindsets
New York City Mayor Eric Adams came in for criticism in early 2022 for suggesting that low-paid workers such as restaurant and retail staff were low-skilled and did not "have the academic skills to sit in the corner office."
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Feb 23, 2024
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Researchers identify commonly overlooked key attributes of effective leaders
Why aren't organizations getting more "bang" for their leadership development buck? To answer that question, two leadership experts looked at the underlying processes that contribute to leaders' decision-making and behavior: ...
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Feb 6, 2020
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A growth-mindset intervention boosts interest in math and science among liberal arts students
College students are often urged to "find" their passion, but such advice could discourage them from exploring other disciplines or developing new skills if they feel their passion or interests have already been "found." ...
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Jun 7, 2023
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