Eddie Woo on the power of math teachers: ""Am I intelligent, or am I not?" Often, it's whether they got mathematics."https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frp1jk2j5tY&feature=youtu.be …
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This perception that math is the most important form of intelligence reinforces stereotypes against non-STEM types of thinkers. People who didn’t get the numeracy gene can feel lesser than those who do, even if they’re equally brilliant elsewhere. This is harmful nerd-centrism.
Did you watch the video? He's talking about students' own beliefs.
