“in the US, the poor exhibit cognitive fatigue more quickly than the rich…they also attend schools that offer fewer opportunities to practice thinking for continuous stretches.”
THIS..... This is great! I also think this applys to students that struggle with Executive Functioning Processes. Is this an article that I may share with my staff? (If not, no worries!) I think we can apply it on so many levels. I have been reading a book that addresses ADHD specifically but learning how to organize our Cognitive Plate and looking through other perspectives are skills that we desire deeply to equip all students with. :) I see you say it is public, but wanted to be sure y ou were ok with it being shared with a group of colleagues/institutionally.
On another note, I have had these very conversatoins with my own kids -- well, my non math lovers-- about how it is so much mroe than math classes- there are life skills they learn that are vital! :)
Yes, please feel free to share anything I post. And if you have some who would like the other things I post, please encourage them to check it out. Thanks for your encouraging words!
Well said and as a former Math teacher, let’s throw Geometry in the ring as well. Critical thinking, problem solving and perseverance are the currency of a successful society.
Well - both before and after being Principal at NMS where you taught Math before you left the country, I taught Math from 6th grade to Advanced Math and all in between. Been retired since 2010. I always enjoy reading your posts. Blessings to your family.
Yes, I remembered that you had been a math teacher, but couldn't remember more of the specifics. I hope you are well...would love to catch up sometime. :-)
Great Steve, I am one of those slow learners and here I am taking University level classes. Who would have thought???
Well done, friend!
THIS..... This is great! I also think this applys to students that struggle with Executive Functioning Processes. Is this an article that I may share with my staff? (If not, no worries!) I think we can apply it on so many levels. I have been reading a book that addresses ADHD specifically but learning how to organize our Cognitive Plate and looking through other perspectives are skills that we desire deeply to equip all students with. :) I see you say it is public, but wanted to be sure y ou were ok with it being shared with a group of colleagues/institutionally.
On another note, I have had these very conversatoins with my own kids -- well, my non math lovers-- about how it is so much mroe than math classes- there are life skills they learn that are vital! :)
Yes, please feel free to share anything I post. And if you have some who would like the other things I post, please encourage them to check it out. Thanks for your encouraging words!
Well said and as a former Math teacher, let’s throw Geometry in the ring as well. Critical thinking, problem solving and perseverance are the currency of a successful society.
Yes, most (maybe all) mathematics classes that move beyond arithmetic would fall into this category. What level and type of math did you teach?
Well - both before and after being Principal at NMS where you taught Math before you left the country, I taught Math from 6th grade to Advanced Math and all in between. Been retired since 2010. I always enjoy reading your posts. Blessings to your family.
Yes, I remembered that you had been a math teacher, but couldn't remember more of the specifics. I hope you are well...would love to catch up sometime. :-)