Welcome back to my blog!
Today's blog post is a really important one... it's probably one we could all benefit from reading! I'll start off with a general question; have you ever been stuck and not quite known how to overcome the situation/problem? I am pretty confident in saying that the vast majority of readers probably answered yes to this question. That is because getting stuck is a normal and a common feeling that people feel, however that doesn't mean it isn't a frustrating feeling. BUT... fear not! This blog post is all about how to get UNSTUCK!
Being stuck can be experienced in a variety of ways. For example, you may have experienced being stuck while:
- staring at a blank page, at the question, or into space;
- resisting a computation or some other action;
- growing tense or even panicking because you cannot make progress;
- feeling frustrated because nothing seems to be working
First things first... take a break! Sometimes all you need is a mental break from the question. Next, you might want to revisit the entry phase. Think about what you KNOW, what you WANT, and what you can INTRODUCE. Engaging in your RUBRIC notes to track the steps of your work is beneficial to focusing the question on where you are stuck. Zooming in on the portion of the problem that is causing you to feel stuck may help in not getting overwhelmed and overcoming the obstacle you are being faced with.
Once you have completed the Entry phase, you can move onto the Attack phase to reflect on what you feel is blocking your progress in the resolution process. This will give you the power to assess whether or not you can avoid these obstacles. Doing so will allow you to extend your knowledge on the problem and give you the power to take control over the problem.
Just remember... everyone gets stuck! In fact, it is beneficial to the development of our mathematical thinking skills because we are required to problem solve and extend our knowledge to get unstuck. It may be frustrating to be stuck, but I can guarantee that the feeling of being unstuck is so rewarding and so worth the struggle!
Oh, one more thing... BE CONFIDENT! Confidence in your mathematical abilities is such an asset when being faced with problems. Believe in yourself and don't give up. Persevere and be your own mathematical superhero! Discover the feeling of being UNSTUCK!
Thats all from me friends! Enjoy getting unstuck!! Until next time...
Signing off,
Ms. Blackwell
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