Math Leadership Support Network ’09-’10 Active Learning Through Formative Assessment Shirley Clarke

Math Leadership Support Network ’09-’10 Mindset is "an established set of attitudes held by someone." Oxford American Dictionary

Math Leadership Support Network ’09-’10 Fixed Mindset If you have a fixed mindset, you believe that your talents and abilities are set in stone–either you have them or you don’t. You must prove yourself over and over, trying to look smart and talented at all costs. This is the path of stagnation. Mindset, Carol Dweck

Math Leadership Support Network ’09-’10 Growth Mindset If you have a growth mindset, you know that talents can be developed and that great abilities are built over time. This is the path of opportunity– and success. Mindset, Carol Dweck

Math Leadership Support Network ’09-’10 What do these people have in common? Mozart Thomas Edison Charles Darwin Elvis Presley Lucille Ball Jackson Pollack Ray Charles

Math Leadership Support Network ’09-’10 They were considered failures in their chosen fields early in their careers.

Math Leadership Support Network ’09-’10 Bobby Knight He has a fixed mindset about himself and coaching. The team was not allowed to lose games or make mistakes… “that would reflect on his competence.” Mindset, Carol Dweck

Math Leadership Support Network ’09-’10 Michael Jordan He came into the league as a slam-dunker and he left as the most complete player ever to grace the game. He exhibits a growth mindset. Mindset, Carol Dweck

Math Leadership Support Network ’09-’10 If you’re a teacher… the growth mindset gives you a way to set high standards and have students reach them. Mindset, Carol Dweck

Math Leadership Support Network ’09-’10 Effect of Feedback on Student Learning “Enhancing student motivation is not about enhancing self-concepts of ability… Enhancing motivation means enhancing students’ valuing of effort and a commitment to effort-based strategies…” C. Ames “Feedback is the key to how you set kids up in their learning orientation.” Jan Chappuis

Math Leadership Support Network ’09-’10 ‘Motivation is the most important factor in determining whether you succeed in the long run. What I mean by motivation is not only the desire to achieve, but also the love of learning, the love of challenge and the ability to thrive on obstacles. These are the greatest gifts we can give our students.’ Mindset, Carol Dweck

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Math Leadership Support Network ’09-’10 Chapter 3 The ideal learning culture How teachers and pupils view ability and their learning potential pages 18-21

Math Leadership Support Network ’09-’10 Chapter 3 The ideal learning culture Strategies for developing a growth mindset – for teachers, parents and all involved in education pages – –The importance of a growth mindset in raising achievement and aspirations pages – –Becoming incremental learners pages 26-28

Math Leadership Support Network ’09-’10 Chapter 3 The ideal learning culture What the ideal learning environment should consist of, and effective strategies to create and sustain it pages Taking it further: learning how to learn pages 31-34