69. How to Build Confidence in Those "Not Good at Math"

Having students tell you they’re not good at math can be heartbreaking. You can tell they believe it because they’ve struggled for years, lost faith in the system, and lost belief in themselves. It’s hard to reach them and let them know that what they’ve been led to believe is not true, but today we are going to share how to build confidence in these kids, and let them know that they can succeed!

Resources

Ellie’s Blog Post on Positive Math Mindsets -

https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/how-to-foster-a-positive-math-mindset/

Brittany’s Fear of Failure Blog Post -

https://thecoloradoclassroom.com/2015/12/overcoming-fear-of-failure.html

Ellie math games site:

https://www.cognitivecardiomiddleschoolmathdigitalactivities.com/

Mathematical Mindsets Book:

https://a.co/d/al2HP42

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