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Math peer review articles:

1) Mathematics Teaching Research Journal, Vol. 6, N 3-4, Winter 2017/18
The “act of creation” of Koestler & theories of learning in math education research.
William Baker and Bronisław Czarnocha
Eugenio Maria de Hostos Community College, CUNY
Web address: http://www.hostos.cuny.edu/MTRJ/archives/volume9/issue34/The%20act%20of%20creation.pdf (Links to an external site.)Links to an external site.

This journal article explores the relationship of how creativity can be used as a mechanism to fight bad habits that hinder productivity in learning math. It explores theories from Koestler, Piaget, and Vygotsky. In particular, it looks at how Koestler believed that creativity through bisociation takes place in a math class because of intense reflection and conscious deliberation. I hope to explore this theory as I set up my lesson plan to gain an understanding of how to help my students to think on a higher level in order to break down their fears of studying math.

2) Adults Learning Mathematics
Volume 11(1) /January 2016/ ISSN 1744-1803
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So many adults are choosing to go to school at a later age to finish a high school diploma, obtain a first-time degree, or work on a trade etc.; however, many of them do not have the necessary background to be successful in math. This article explores the nature of adult learners who enter school with a lack of math preparation, which can lead to failure and low self-esteem. I hope to gain some insight into how as a new teacher working with students as well as being an adult learner, I can be more productive in ensuring that the students that I work with will gain as much understanding from the math concepts that I teach as they have the ability to learn. In addition, I hope to gain insight as to how I can help myself to strengthen my math skills as an adult

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