Motivating Students in Math

Motivating students is a difficult task but it is very important to student success.  This proves to be more difficult to do in math class because some students come in with an attitude that math is hard and that they do not like it.  By understanding different types of motivation, and ways to motivate students, parents and teachers can better prepare students for mathematics class.  This article gives great information about the types of motivation, and strategies to use to increase student motivation.  Lets motivate our kids!
http://www.edutopia.org/blog/9-strategies-motivating-students-mathematics-alfred-posamentier