{"id":109,"date":"2019-07-22T15:44:49","date_gmt":"2019-07-22T22:44:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/match\/?page_id=109"},"modified":"2019-07-22T22:39:56","modified_gmt":"2019-07-23T05:39:56","slug":"overcoming-misconceptions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.palomar.edu\/match\/overcoming-misconceptions\/","title":{"rendered":"Misconceptions, Barriers, and Common Mistakes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Why do some people have an easier time with math than others? As it turns out, math is a subject that is surrounded by myths, misconceptions, and other barriers that can keep students from performing well.<\/p>\n

-Kevin Anderton - (adapted from Forbes<\/a>)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

This page is dedicated to highlighting mathematical misconceptions and showing how Palomar\u2019s students, faculty, and staff have reframed their views, changed their behaviors, and ultimately overcame their biggest mathematical barriers.<\/p>\n

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Busting Myths and Misconceptions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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Help Palomar Bust Myths and Misconceptions<\/h3>\n
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Do you have a personal story you would like to share with us about how you changed your beliefs about myths and misconceptions? Fill out the google form<\/a> below because we would love to hear your story and find a way to include it on this website.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Resources for Minorities in Mathematics<\/h3>\n

We all need role models that we can relate to. Below is a short list of resources where you can find mathematical roles models who are women, Latinx, Hispanic, and Black.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

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Association of Women in Mathematics<\/h4>\n

The Association for Women in Mathematics (AWM) has grown into a leading society for women in the mathematical sciences.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>

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\u00a0<\/span>Mathematically Gifted and Black<\/span><\/h4>\n

This site spotlights and shares the stories of Black Mathematicians.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Beyond Curie<\/h4>\n

Beyond Curie is a design project that highlights \"badass\" women in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Lathisms<\/h4>\n

Lathisms mission is to provide an accessible platform that features prominently the extent of the research and mentoring contributions of Latinxs and Hispanics in different areas of the Mathematical Sciences.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Breaking Barriers<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

How did you break down your barriers?<\/h3>\n
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We have all faced obstacles on our life\u2019s journey. Even more have felt like mathematics was a barrier to their success. If you have a story to share about how you overcame your mathematical barrier to excel in school or life, fill out the google form<\/a> below. We would love to hear your story and find a way to include it on this website.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Overcoming Common Mistakes<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
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What common mistakes have you overcome?<\/h3>\n
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We all make mistakes. Sharing our learning is the best way to teach ourselves and others. If you have a common mistake you have found ways to overcome, fill out the google form<\/a> below.\u00a0 We would love to hear your story and find a way to include it on this website.<\/span><\/p>\n

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