Thursday, April 16, 2015: 12:30 PM-1:30 PM
253 B (BCEC)
Lead Speaker:
Tracy Johnston Zager
Co-speakers:
Heidi Fessenden
and
Ann Gaffney
Risk taking is an essential disposition of mathematicians, and a key component of a growth mindset. Students must leave their comfort zones to make conjectures, embrace challenges, persevere, and learn from mistakes. We’ll share several effective instructional strategies for creating safe learning communities and teaching mathematical courage!
Presentation Format: General Interest / All Audiences Session