Make Math Moments Academy › Forums › Full Workshop Reflections › Module 3: Teaching Through Problem Solving to Build Grit and Perseverance › Lesson 3-1: What Hollywood movies can teach us about perseverance and math class. › Lesson 3-1: Question › Reply To: Lesson 3-1: Question
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The “why are we doing this” or “let’s just look it up” response is always interesting as these could apply to so much of what we do in life. For example, why watch a movie when we could look up how it ends? For me, building that curiosity and sense making is what makes it worth while. The additional benefit of growing your brain is a byproduct of all the heavy thinking also. I find it doesn’t take long for students to dig in typically!