Conception of ability

Conception of ability

1. Teacher conception of ability in math

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