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Methods
How We Get There
In order to succeed, we must overcome our fears and work diligently toward our goal. (Myself included!) For every smooth mile there’s a chance you’ll hit a roadblock. But by staying true to the course and passing one checkpoint after another, you’ll eventually arrive at your destination.
These 6 phases serve as helpful guideposts that keep all of us moving on the path to math success.
Plan A Successful Trip
Getting On Track
This phase is all about your goals and your can-do attitude. Let’s redefine words that may instill fear so you can feel confident in what you want to achieve. You can think about M.A.T.H. this way: M.A.T.H. means “Mistakes Allow Thinking to Happen.”
Student Superpower
Know What To Pack
Getting Organized
This phase focuses on important organizational tools that are required for success in math — as well as most other endeavors. We’ll explore some of the Student Superpowers that anyone can harness, like writing neatly and keeping yourself organized.
Student Superpower
The Power of Organization
It easier to find what you’re looking for when you already know where it is.
Start Where You Are
Getting Going
Your tank is full and your bags are packed — you’re ready for your big adventure! But there are many milestones along the way. The tips you learn here will help you discover your current abilities in math so we can make any adjustments that might be necessary before getting too far from home.
Student Superpower
The Power of Directions
It’s hard to get the right answer when you’re trying to solve the wrong problem.
(When you’re ready!)
Pop The Hood
Getting Feedback
Practice doesn’t always make perfect — at least not on the first try. By reviewing where you might have veered off course, you’ll have a better sense of the landscape going forward. Failure is part of the learning process. Remember: What F.A.I.L. really means is “First Attempt In Learning!”
Student Superpower
The Power of “Yet”
Accepting that you don’t know something “yet” is accepting that you will know it in the future.
Ditch The Map
Getting Confident
I hope you’re realizing that you can do more than you thought! Now that you’re gaining confidence, we can focus on advancing your skills. Let’s learn some techniques that will help you put down the map and complete this journey just by seeing the road signs.
Student Superpower
The Power of Presentation
Presenting good-looking work in math is a great way to start feeling good about math. Find that feeling and the rest will follow.
Plan Your Next Trip
Getting Back Out There
You’ve arrived at your destination! But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing left to see. It’s time to start thinking about where you want to go next. After all, life is a journey, and the more you put into it, the more it gives back.
Student Superpower
Practical Power-Ups
Student Superpowers
You’d be surprised by how much of your ability to succeed in math has nothing to do with the math itself. These tips will help you approach the learning process with the right mindset so you can get more mileage out of your efforts.
You may be eager to just get started and see where the roads take you — but half of getting somewhere is knowing where you’re trying to go. When you have a clear goal in mind, the road to your destination is smoother and you know when you’ve finally arrived.
The more organized you are, the more successful your journey will be. This includes neat handwriting so you don’t misread any work — and I also recommend a 3-ring binder for storing everything you need. It’s easier to find what you’re looking for when you already know where it is.
There are many ways to accidentally take a wrong turn. Read the directions carefully and re-write your exercises when necessary. Don’t do too many steps in your head — and take all the time you need. It’s hard to get the right answer when you’re trying to solve the wrong problem.
Just because you don’t get it now, it doesn’t mean success isn’t right around the corner. Accepting that you don’t know something “yet” is accepting that you will know it in the future. So you can say that you don’t understand math now, but it’s more empowering to say you don’t understand math “yet”.
This is a great time to make sure your work is neatly written and your answer is clearly marked. Messiness makes things harder both on yourself and your reviewer, so put your best foot forward. Presenting good-looking work in math is a great way to start feeling good about math. Find that feeling and the rest will follow.
Knowledge builds on itself. When you finally arrive at your destination, it really means that you’ve arrived at your next starting point. The ways in which you learn and grow will follow you everywhere you go.
M-A-T-H
Mistakes Allow Thinking to Happen
The reality of working towards an any goal is that mistakes will happen along the way. Having the courage to retrace your steps, recognize the error, and rework the solution helps you learn in a deeper way. The next time you see that problem on the horizon, you’ll be able to solve it from a mile away!F-A-I-L
First Attempt In Learning
Failure is a natural part of the learning process, and it’s actually a good thing — it means you’ve decided you’re willing to overcome your fear. So don’t let it hold you back! Growth can be painful, but reaching new heights is always worth the view.
Take A Break
Detours + Roadside Attractions
Every couple of hours, it’s nice to stop and stretch your legs for a little while. Take a pit stop to reflect on where you came from and where you’re going. Listen to someone’s story, find some inspiration, or just laugh at a silly joke. Every journey is better when there’s room for a little fun!
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