Application Assignment – Positive Math Attitude
Preparation Necessary for Application Assignment:
At least two weeks before your application assignment is due:
□ Do the 2 worksheets below to turn in:
1. “My Math Attitude Survey” and
2. “My Math History”
□ Choose 2 of the “Positive Affirmations for Math Success” statements and
write them on sticky notes to be placed in your Math textbook or Math
notebook. When you notice that you are doing negative self talk about
Math, read the statements.
To Turn in:
□ The “My Math Attitude Survey” worksheet filled in from below.
□ The “My Math History” worksheet filled in from below.
□ Answer the following questions in complete sentences:
1. What 2 “Positive Affirmations for Math Success” statement did
you put on your sticky notes?
2. Referring to the main negative experience you have had off your
“My Math History” worksheet, tell me 3 ways that you can take
this experience and turn it into a positive.
3. Describe your attitude towards Math (past and present).
4. Describe your experiences with trying to take your negative self
talk or experiences and change them into positive. How is this
going?
My Math Attitude Survey
Name______________
Check all of the statements that are true for you.
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I have always hated math
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I never expect to do well in a math course
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I have low math ability
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I have test taking anxiety in math
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I have not taken a math class in years
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I usually try to just pass a math course
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I stop working as hard after I do badly on a math test
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I have a very weak math background
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I tend to miss several classes especially on Fridays and before
three-day weekends
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I rarely ask questions during class
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I typically get “lost” and can’t think of specific questions to ask
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I do not complete the assigned homework until a few days prior
to the test
My Math History
Directions: Briefly describe your math history including the negative and positive
experiences and the most memorable experiences you have had with math. Include any
memories of past classes (elementary, middle school, high school or college), teachers
and family members that influenced your feelings about math.
Positive Experiences (+)
Negative Experiences (-)
Positive Affirmations for Math Success
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I will have a “never quit” attitude!
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I will make math success a priority!
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I will always make an exceptional effort!
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I will ask questions in class!
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I will become a good math student!
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I will learn more math every day!
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I am good at math!
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Math is important to me!
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Math is creative!
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Math is fun!
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I am relaxed and calm while doing math!
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I can understand math!
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Math will help me get to my goal!
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I will attend every math class!
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Math makes me a better problem solver!
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Math is useful!
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I will enjoy doing math every day!
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I will complete my homework!
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I will study for each math test!
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I will form a math study group!