In most of my high school classes I find that other students who are on the lower end of the grade spectrum do indeed follow what you describe. I find that the solution lies within motivation. If you can get kids to have self confidence/the willingness to perform then this barrier can be broken.
Although you have discovered the true face of the problem, how can you deal with the root of it? The motivation aspect? You cannot simply say try harder, the "math gene" is merely an excuse for kids to be lazy, give up, and not rise to the occasion. This is the same in sports as well, no one can tell you that you are athletic or not. You tell yourself that, granted that some are physically impaired.
How exactly would you deal with this motivation problem on a widespread basis?
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In most of my high school classes I find that other students who are on the lower end of the grade spectrum do indeed follow what you describe. I find that the solution lies within motivation. If you can get kids to have self confidence/the willingness to perform then this barrier can be broken.
Although you have discovered the true face of the problem, how can you deal with the root of it? The motivation aspect? You cannot simply say try harder, the "math gene" is merely an excuse for kids to be lazy, give up, and not rise to the occasion. This is the same in sports as well, no one can tell you that you are athletic or not. You tell yourself that, granted that some are physically impaired.
How exactly would you deal with this motivation problem on a widespread basis?
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