How to use math modeling to engage students
At a Glance: The U.S. has stagnated in how many students are proficient in mathematics on international assessments. The cause for this may be in how we structure our mathematics instruction by...
How competitions can help students train their imaginations, and change the future.
Ask any football player, and he’ll tell you that he had sat in his locker before a game and imagined himself making the big play. There isn’t a pitcher alive that hasn’t imagined himself...
Mind over Matter – How Close Competition Can Spur You On… Scientifically.
Article Highlights: Having a close competitor increases performance. It really is a mental game in that so long as you believe the competition is close, you'll get the boost in...
There is a right and wrong way to use positive thinking. Here’s how to do it right.
Promoting positive thinking is something every coach has done at least once. The purpose of doing so is simple. We think that if a player can just envision him or herself making the big play; if...
How to celebrate victory: a lesson for academic competitions from the NFL
When Cam Newton ‘dabbed’ after scoring a touchdown, an NFL fan said she found it offensive. When Randy Moss pretended to pull his pants down and ‘moon’ fans in the end zone stands, many...
Challenge vs. Threat Mindset: how to empower yourself and your students to rise to the challenge.
As the timer ticks down on the competition clock, two students, Kevin and Adam, look up to the front of the room, each feeling his heart pump at a frantic pace. Both are far from calm as time...
