Reluctant learners aren’t new—but in today’s classrooms, they’re showing up in new ways. Maybe it’s disengagement. Maybe it’s anxiety. Maybe it’s resistance that masks a struggle.
Today we’re unpacking who these students are, why they might be hesitant to engage, and most importantly, how we can help them re-engage, build confidence, and start to thrive again.
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Resources
https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/how-to-use-math-mistakes-as-a-teaching-tool/
https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/systems-for-student-success/
https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/first-week-growth-mindset-in-math/
https://cognitivecardiomath.com/cognitive-cardio-blog/how-to-foster-a-positive-math-mindset/
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