Parents and whānau have a role too
This resources offers strategies on how to talk to parents and whānau about home influences on a student's mathematical identity.
About this resource
This collection of resources has been developed to support the implementation of the Accelerated Learning in Mathematics (ALiM) project.
A student’s mathematical identity is influenced by the mathematical identities of their parents and whānau. Talking to family members about their experiences of mathematics can provide useful information about home influences on a student’s mathematical identity.
Ngā rawa kei tēnei rauemi:
Parents and whānau have a role too
Actions
- Help parents to understand that everyone can become a powerful learner of mathematics. Encourage parents to help their children to stop thinking negatively about mathematics.
- Talk to parents about “fixed” versus “growth” mindsets about ability. Encourage them to emphasise effort and progress, not ability.
- Encourage parents to participate in their child’s learning of mathematics. Ease the way for parents to get involved by providing games and activities that parents and students can do together.
Back to Resource 1: Fostering positive mathematical identities.