Category Archives: minorities in mathematics

I’ve got my mindset on you, growth.

Posted on November 2, 2015 by Beth Malmskog

Last week Sara brought up growth mindset as an important part of talking to students dealing math anxiety and insecurity. When I first heard the phrase a few months ago, I thought it was maybe some hokey visualization mantra for … Continue reading →

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Talkin’ Bout A (Teaching) Revolution

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Adriana Salerno

I have always taken my teaching very seriously. Mainly because I believe that I am not just teaching my students mathematics, but general skills that will make them successful in life, regardless of whether that future life involves mathematics. This … Continue reading →

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PCMI: Week One

Posted on July 5, 2015 by Adriana Salerno

I have just finished (survived?) the first of my three weeks at the Park City Math Institute. The research topic this year is “Geometry of Moduli Spaces and Representation Theory.”  For those of you not in the know, PCMI is … Continue reading →

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