Purpose: Self-efficacy has been argued theoretically and shown empirically to be an essential construct for students’ improved learning outcomes. However, th...
I think the important bit here is that solving any math problem makes you ‘less afraid’ of math and more likely to seriously engage new problems.
I think it makes a ton of sense that this improves grades in college/university, because people tend to procrastinate when facing something that seems difficult and scary. If they were less reluctant to give it serious thought, they would have much more time to study
So this study says that if you have already successfully done something before that you will be better at doing it again?
I think the important bit here is that solving any math problem makes you ‘less afraid’ of math and more likely to seriously engage new problems.
I think it makes a ton of sense that this improves grades in college/university, because people tend to procrastinate when facing something that seems difficult and scary. If they were less reluctant to give it serious thought, they would have much more time to study