Write a short story scenario using the following information and key words from your text, given what you know about learned helplessness:

Characters: Kevin, 9, doesn’t like math and says “I’m stupid in math” often to his teacher. He doesn’t try hard on exams or homework, usually gets C’s and D’s. Ms. Calston, is Kevin’s 3rd grade math teacher who wants to reverse his learned helplessness in math.

Incorporate the following concepts: Learned helplessness, attributes, explanatory styles, motivational deficits, fostering mastering. (Create a little story about how Kevin views math and how his teacher wants to help him moved past his learned helplessness)