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I tell them the truth: research shows that we learn more by making a mistake than be getting everything right. They've put people in MRI scanners and watched the way the neurons light up as ac way to measure this. If you never make a mistake, you're not growing!
When I taught algebra, we used to applaud mistakes
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This is such good information, I will share this with her.
Try your best. A mistake shows me that are trying. Then I know what to teach you!
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I am fortunate enough that her family also attends the same place of worship with me. So we also have that connection. I am good friends with her Grandma, so she kind of keeps me updated on things so I know when she is having a tough time outside of school. I worry because she is now finished in my class with the end of the grading period, which means changes in her schedule.
Please have your school counselor talk to her, and get her parents viewpoints.
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I have talked to the school counselor, mom, and grandma. We just keep encouraging her and letting her talk when she needs to vent.