Teruni Lamberg

Sparking the Math Brain (eBook, ePUB)

Insights on What Motivates Students to Learn

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Parents and teachers will learn how to inspire and motivate students to learn math. The author documents the journey of highly successful adults reflecting back on their journey through school (K-12 to college) The book answers the questions of what kept these individuals on track and the impact of the home and school environment on motivation and perseverance. What does the research say will spark curiosity and love of math so students can pursue their passions?

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Bloomsbury eBooks US
• Seitenzahl: 120
• Erscheinungstermin: 28. November 2022
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781475868661
• Artikelnr.: 66442691

Autorenporträt

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.

Inhaltsangabe

Preface
1. Motivation and Math Learning
2. The Environment Impacts Motivation to Persevere
3. Reboot: Change Perspectives and Realign
4. Conditions That Make Math Learning Fun
5. A Support System: Family Dynamics of High Achieving Students
6. Spark the Math Brain By Fostering Curiosity Through Experiences
7. Finding Passion Facilitates Meaning, Relevance, and Creativity
8. Fostering a Love of Math Learning and Motivation