Habits of a Mathematician
List from Fifth Grades class of 2016-2017
updated May 23, 2017
- Grit- Don’t give up!
- Go slow and steady
- Take pride in your work
- Stay engaged and Focus (Don’t talk unless its about the math problem)
- Get help when you need it (Ask specific questions)
- Positive attitude (no whining or quitting)
- Clear your work space, relax, and get comfortable before you begin
- Be Calm
- Participate in and contribute to math discussions
- Persevere through challenges
- Habits are to be lived not merely memorized
- Attention to detail
- Check your work, revise as needed
- No erasing, draw a line through your
mistakmistake - Stamina- work continuously for the entire time
- Make sure you “get it” before moving on
- Be resourceful
- Be quiet
ShoeShow resilience- Be a team player
- The hard work you put in now will benefit you in the future.