It was amazing to see all of my classes this week! We started off the year by talking about the meaning of the word grit: the combination of persistence (the ability to keep trying and trying to accomplish your goal) and resilience (the ability to bounce back after failure and try again). Success in life is not determined by how smart you are but by how you handle setbacks and obstacles.
To test out our grit, we tried to solve this brainteaser:
S E N D
+ M O R E
__________
M O N E Y
We discussed the importance of using mathematical strategies instead of just guess and check to solve problems like this one. I was very impressed with the strategic thinking and grit my students demonstrated when tackling this problem!
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