The Arts Teach Growth Mindset in Math

Here is what you can do to develop a growth mindset at home:

Here is your checklist. Hover over the item and check off what you do:

Incorporate the arts into your learning.
Play math games.
Model learning from mistakes.
Try new strategies.
Encourage challenging activities.
Praise effort.
Role-model positive self-talk.

Here is what you can do to develop a growth mindset at school:

Here is your checklist. Hover over the item and check off what you do:

Incorporate the arts into your learning.
Talk about the brain as a muscle.
Understand the role of emotions in learning.
Believe that everyone can learn.
Discover your learning style.
Practice the growth mindset language and behaviours.
Catch growth mindset in academic and non-academic settings.

Here is what you can do to develop a growth mindset in the media:

Here is your checklist. Hover over the item and check off what you do:

Recognize the stereotypes about mathematicians and math.
Look for math in everyday activities.
Notice the work ethic of mathemticians such as in shows like the Odd Squad.
Recognize how math skills are life skills.
Catch the growth mindset language and behaviors in TV shows including sports.
Adopt a new Growth Mindset phrase or behavior.
Notice the damage of seeking approval and the rewards of competing against yourself.