Managing self

What this looks like in mathematics and statistics

Examples of ways students manage self in mathematics and statistics:

Students develop skills of independent learning.
Students are prepared to take risks, make decisions, and persevere.
Students are self-motivated, resilient, know their own strengths and weaknesses, and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.
Students set goals, rise to new challenges, ask for help if needed, and take ownership of their learning.
Students plan and manage time effectively.

Students attempt unfamiliar problems and are not discouraged when initial attempts appear unsuccessful.
Students come prepared with a ruler, compass and protractor for a construction lesson.
Students trial a simulation and are prepared to refine their model.
Activity: Water woes
Activity: Big Bang Theory – Exact values
Activity: Big Bang Theory – Fractals and complex numbers
Activity: Big Bang Theory – The sweet spot and conics
Activity: 28 Days Later – Zombies
Activity: Lateness – choice or chance

Last updated September 24, 2013