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Every Kid is a Math Kid: Debunking the myths around learning math

ParentData with Emily Oster

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Encouragement and Math Success

This chapter explores the speaker's personal experiences with math and the impact of comparison and self-doubt on learning. It emphasizes the importance of supportive teaching practices and a positive mindset in fostering mathematical skills, particularly for children facing societal narratives that discourage them. By advocating for a shift towards inclusive methods and the idea of 'practice with purpose,' the chapter addresses the need for nurturing belief in one's abilities to succeed in mathematics.

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