The Mathematical Mind is something we all possess, yet there are many myths about having a math mind or not. Today my guest shares the beauty that can be found in math and how to guide our children to enjoy and succeed in math.
What We Talked About
- Unlocking the “Mathematical Mind”
- Shalinee’s four tips for Math confidence
- Simple ways to bring math into daily routines
- Why visual and hands-on approaches make math meaningful & engaging.
- How to make math a game for young kids
- The importance of letting go of the “math kid” myth
Things to Remember
“Parenting connects us to the purpose of life.”
“As a parent, you’re the guide of your child to help them to do their duty.”
“All children can succeed in Math.”
“Math ability is intrinsic. We all have it.”
“When you hit a roadblock in learning, it’s a signal to try harder.”
“Put the myth of the math kid on a shelf and ask for help.”
“There is no humiliation in math. Math is beautiful, it’s fun.”
― Shalinee Sharma
Additional Resources:
Math Mind: The Simple Path to Loving Math
Let’s Continue the conversation…
Now, Shalinee and I want to hear from you!
Are you ready to spark a love for math in your child? Listen in as my guest, Shalinee Sharma, reveals her top tips.
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More About My Guest
Shalinee Sharma is a math-learning expert and the CEO and co-founder of Zearn, a nonprofit educational organization behind the top-rated math-learning platform used by one in four elementary school students and by one million middle school students nationwide.
In addition to her role at Zearn, she serves on the Braven board of directors, is a Pahara-Aspen Fellow, and serves as co-chair of the Brown University Advisory Council for the College.
She has a master of business administration from Harvard Business School and a Bachelor of Arts from Brown University.
A child of refugees, Sharma is passionate about universal access to an excellent education.
- Website: Zearn Math
- Facebook: Zearn
- Instagram: @zearnmath
- LinkedIn: Shalinee Sharma
- YouTube: Zearn
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