Metacognition (thinking about thinking) is the feedback loop or the "little voice in your head that you hear when you do Math -- such as add 4 to each side and divide both sides by 2".
Self-awareness of knowledge and skills can be achieved by categorizing Math problems into types of problems. The ability to identify problem types can refine learning and bring clarity while increasing the enjoyment and flow of Math opportunities. This is especially important in Math as gauging the level of challenge can help students know what to study and how to invest their time and energy under peak perfromance coniditions (tests).
It is a problem that they call them problems -- so how about Math opportunities?
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Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Math Confidence's Robin Schwartz's Letter to the Editor
The New York Times
LETTERS; Ups, Downs and America's Mind-Set
Published: September 29, 2008
To the Editor:
Positive thinking is not about always getting what you want; it is making the best of what you have while planting seeds to create opportunities in the future.
My role as an educator and parent is to empower the learner with independence, knowledge, skills and attitude to achieve personal, professional and academic success.
Motivational speakers like Tony Robbins, Jim Rohn and Stephen R. Covey have helped millions of people stay on course, some of whom might have turned to other coping mechanisms, like alcohol. Their messages may not resonate with all audiences, but they help to motivate and inspire millions of people to persevere through life's (and the financial markets') inevitable ups and downs.
Robin A. Schwartz Bronx, Sept. 25, 2008
The writer is the founder of mathconfidence.com.
The New York Times
LETTERS; Ups, Downs and America's Mind-Set
Published: September 29, 2008
To the Editor:
Positive thinking is not about always getting what you want; it is making the best of what you have while planting seeds to create opportunities in the future.
My role as an educator and parent is to empower the learner with independence, knowledge, skills and attitude to achieve personal, professional and academic success.
Motivational speakers like Tony Robbins, Jim Rohn and Stephen R. Covey have helped millions of people stay on course, some of whom might have turned to other coping mechanisms, like alcohol. Their messages may not resonate with all audiences, but they help to motivate and inspire millions of people to persevere through life's (and the financial markets') inevitable ups and downs.
Robin A. Schwartz Bronx, Sept. 25, 2008
The writer is the founder of mathconfidence.com.
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