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Beyond “Try Harder”: What Really Motivates Secondary Students to Succeed in Mathematics
The Mathematics of Learning Series — Article 2 By José Vidot, Ed.D., M.A., B.S. Ironclad Learning Company August 11, 2026 Parents often hear that a student could do better in mathematics if they were simply more motivated. That explanation can be frustrating because it makes motivation sound like a fixed quality: a student either has it or does not. Research paints a more encouraging picture. Motivation is shaped by a young person’s experiences, relationships, sense of compet
Jose Vidot, Ed.D.
Aug 115 min read
Why Mathematics Teachers Should Care About America's Reading Crisis
The Mathematics of Learning Series — Article 1 By José Vidot, Ed.D., M.A., B.S. Ironclad Learning Company July 11, 2026 As a mathematics teacher, I have become increasingly concerned about a problem that extends far beyond English classrooms: students are reading less, and many are struggling to sustain attention on longer, more complex texts. While this may appear to be a literacy issue, it is equally a mathematics issue. Every year I work with students who possess the compu
Jose Vidot, Ed.D.
Jul 115 min read
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