Conception of ability

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• http://www.connect.gseis.ucla.edu/pubs/files/TeachersBeliefs.pdf Teachers' beliefs and practices related to mathematics instruction
• Motivating students Few studies have specifically examined teachers' beliefs about how to motivate students to engage in mathematics activities One exception is a study by Nolan and Nicholls (1994) in which elementary and middle school teachers rated the value of various strategies to increase the motivation of disaffected students. 

1. comment & feedback
   1. classroom environment
      1. Student conception of ability in math
         1. girl's conception of ability in math is lower than that of boys