High School Algebra Students Busting the Myth about Mathematical Smartness: Counterstories to the Dominant Narrative “Get It Quick and Get It Right”

This article continues to challenge the robust myth that mathematical smartness is exemplified in individuals who consistently complete mathematics problems quickly and accurately. In so doing, I present a set of counterstories from three students in one ninth-grade Algebra 1 classroom. These studen...

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Main Author: Teresa K. Dunleavy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2018-04-01
Series:Education Sciences
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Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/8/2/58