“The most powerful learning experiences often result from making mistakes”.
I usually address my students with the above phrase after handing out marked papers, tests and exams. I then provide time for my students to carefully analyze their errors. I also ask them to keep a running record/journal of the patterns of their errors. Understanding how and where you go wrong will lead to enhanced learning and improved grades – a habit often developed by strong math students. It’s not unlike me to develop my next test based on a variety of student errors!
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