The architecture of the mind can be the difference between a student's success and failure. Preparing them to receive information increases their ability to absorb it. The language we use can either enhance or inhibit their progress. Here's how.

Further reading and research: 

1. How to Use Priming to Improve Teaching
2. Stereotype Threat and Performance (article)
3. Stereotype Threat “student/athletes” and Mathematics Scores
4. Stereotype Threat (video)
5. Positive Priming/ Math Moves (video)
6. Priming the Mind (video)

Podcast creator: Charles Colten; charles@circle123.org

Podcast producer: Luke Gannon; lukecgannon@gmail.com