Exit Slip: Oct. 14th

 I really likes the ideas presented in the videos we watched in class today. In particular the idea that math should not be associated with speed really stuck out to me because I am a slower learner and often a slow problem solver, I really like to think about the problems that I am tackling so that means I don't do well on tests where there is a significant time constraint. I also really liked the idea of grades not being a motivating factor for students. I think it's very true that students will pander to what the teacher wants to hear or pick the easiest route because it means they will get a decent grade or pass the course or whatever goal they are trying to achieve by being in a class. Some students learn just as much even with grades, so there is a diverse range of students and needs, but I think we need to think more about how grades are implemented into our classes and what they really mean for students. Another idea that I really liked from the videos is the idea of the growth mindset. It is very damaging to children and their education when they are engaged with a fixed mindset, ie. "I can't do math.". As teachers, I think it is our job to engage students in a growth based mindset and to ask the questions and provide the guidance that can get them to fully embrace a growth mindset.