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 \Huge{Reading Reflection 1}
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%Focus on growth mindset after Exam 1
   %mistakes should be celebrated?
%Focus on equity after Exam 2 
  %math courses as gateway/barrier 
  %imposter syndrome 



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Let's take this time to reflect on some ``meta" ideas in the class now that we have completed the first exam.
Choose one of the readings below in 200 to 300 words 1) \emph{summarize} the authors main point(s) and 2) \emph{connect} the main points with experiences (or lack of experiences) in your own life. 



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%Scientific American
\item Read ``The Secrete to Raising Smart Kids" by Carol Dweck available at \url{https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-secret-to-raising-smart-kids1/}

%Living proof  many more are at: https://www.mathvalues.org/livingproof
\item Read ``Encounters with Gatekeepers" by Jen Bowen, Allison Henrich, and Chawne Kimber: \url{https://blogs.ams.org/livingproof/2021/08/17/encounters-with-gatekeepers-by-jen-bowen-allison-henrich-and-chawne-kimber/}

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