Getting Buy-In for Productive Struggle

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We tend to learn more from failures than successes, but getting students—and especially their parents—comfortable with failure can be a challenge

As educators, we hear a lot about productive struggle, especially when it comes to math. But letting students struggle is difficult for parents and family members, and even for teachers who understand that it’s an important part of learning.

Recently, at Heritage Elementary School, we’ve had the opportunity to focus a bit more tightly on productive struggle.

Let them be frustrated!

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