The M.A.T.H.E.M.A.T.I.C.S. Behind a Successful Student Poster

I love the S.C.I.E.N.C.E. Behind Successful a Student posters out there.  You know the ones I mean?

 

The problem is that I don't teach science and I couldn't find anything out there for math. So, naturally, I made my own.

 

Some of the letters and phrases stayed the same.  And of course, some are new since there are more letters in mathematics than there are in science.  Here it is:

The M.A.T.H.E.M.A.T.I.C.S. Behind a Successful Student

Make an effort

Education is not a spectator sport.  Try your hardest every single day.

Attend class daily

Learning is a process that requires your patience and active participation.

Try new things

A step out of your comfort zone is an opportunity to learn and grow.

Help others

Everyone learns differently.  Use your unique talents to achieve your best and encourage others to do the same.

Engage your mind

Learning is more fun if you have a positive mindset.

Minimize distractions

The more you focus on achieving a goal, the more likely you are to achieve it.

Ask questions

Learning is a process of discovery through cycles of questions and answers.  Be curious.

Try again

Perseverance is the key to success.

Integrity is important

Do the right thing, even when nobody is watching.

Challenge yourself

It is okay to make mistakes.  You may not know what you can do until you try.

Safety comes first

Creating a safe learning environment is the job of everyone in the class.

Feel free to download using the link below.  There are two versions: a 1-page poster and a 2-page poster (for those of you who don't mind some cutting and pasting in order to get a larger version).  My 2-page version fits quite nicely in the window of my classroom door!

View/Download: The M.A.T.H.E.M.A.T.I.C.S. Behind a Successful Student Poster