Sparking the Math Brain - Insights on What Motivates Students to Learn

This book will teach you how to support students to develop positive beliefs about their ability to learn math and how to create a desire to learn by fostering their curiosity and interests.

List of contents

Preface

Motivation and Math Learning

The Environment Impacts Motivation to Persevere

Reboot: Change Perspectives and Realign

Conditions That Make Math Learning Fun

A Support System: Family Dynamics of High Achieving Students

Spark the Math Brain By Fostering Curiosity Through Experiences

Finding Passion Facilitates Meaning, Relevance, and Creativity

Fostering a Love of Math Learning and Motivation

About the author

Teruni Lamberg is a Professor of Mathematics Education at the University of Nevada, Reno. She has conducted research on children's mathematical thinking for over 20 years and authored many books on helping children learn math.

Product details

• Authors: Teruni Lamberg, Lamberg Teruni
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.02.2023
• EAN: 9781475868654
• ISBN: 978-1-4758-6865-4
• No. of pages: 120
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > School education, didactics, methodology; EDUCATION / Learning Styles, EDUCATION / Student Life & Student Affairs, Educational psychology, Organization & management of education, Teaching of a specific subject, Educational administration & organization, Student life, Advice on education, Educational: Mathematics & numeracy, Students & Student Organisations, EDUCATION / Teaching / Subjects / Mathematics