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Math Therapy

Embracing your limitless mind w/ Jo Boaler

Jul 20, 2023
Explore the impact of mindset on learning math with Dr. Jo Boaler. Challenge gender biases in math education and promote inclusivity. Redefine intelligence beyond math skills. Navigate resistance in educational reform. Empower students and promote a positive approach to math learning with the Struggly app. Address challenges in promoting inclusive education and changing math content.
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Quick takeaways

  • Negative beliefs hinder mathematical brain function by influencing confidence and knowledge.
  • Embracing struggle and mistakes fosters brain connections, growth, and promotes a diverse approach to mathematics.

Deep dives

The Impact of Beliefs on Mathematical Ability

Beliefs about math are housed in the hippocampus, influencing one's mathematical confidence and intersecting with their knowledge. If negative beliefs persist, they hinder mathematical brain function continuously. Joe highlights the significance of what individuals believe affecting brain operation in every moment.

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