Title
Developing habits of mind for numeracy in a low-literacy classroom: a focus on attitudes
Publisher
Minnesota and Wisconsin Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages
Abstract
Many of today’s adults, both native and non-native speakers of English, do not have the necessary math skills to be
considered numerate in the world around them. Their lack of skill may lead to serious anxiety about mathematical
concepts or a negative attitude towards learning new concepts. Simple tasks, such as the “Math Problem of the
Day,” when used deliberately to develop key “Habits of Mind,” can help students develop positive attitudes towards
mathematical knowledge. This will ultimately result in a more successful mathematical experience in academics and
the world around them.
Suggested Citation
Johnson, Rachel.
(2012).
Developing habits of mind for numeracy in a low-literacy classroom: a focus on attitudes.
Minnesota and Wisconsin Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages.
Retrieved from the University of Minnesota Digital Conservancy,
http://hdl.handle.net/11299/162763.