In his #CMCS15 session, Michael Serra challenges us to consider:

“Of all the Mathematical Practices, there is one that stands above the others: Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them.”

If our learners cannot make sense of tasks and persevere in solving them, will they even find opportunities to experience the other Standards for Mathematical Practices?

What actions do we take to develop and grow a collaborative culture of perseverance?  How might we leverage gaming to foster perseverance, inspire struggle, and promote flexible thinking?

Can we demonstrate enough self-regulation to hold our solution long enough for our learners to persevere, productively struggle, and find a solution pathway for themselves?

How might we develop a community of learners that, when asked if they’d like a hint, say a loud, resounding NO! We can persevere; we can do it ourselves!