Latin
Learning
At Latin, we strive to create the best conditions for the
growth, wellness and achievement in every learner
in the community. Our research-based approach to
teaching and learning is evident at every level and in all
areas of school life. Truly knowing students for who they
are and how they learn best allows teachers to create
connections that last long after graduation. And Latin's
unique learning experiences allow students to develop
critical skills that will serve them for a lifetime.
Research says the deepest learning comes
from reflecting on mistakes that have come
up in the process of problem solving.
MISTAKES WELCOME
The upper school honors precalculus classroom
discussions are entirely student-led. Students do six rich,
exploratory problems for homework, which can often
be done in more than one way or might have more
than one answer. They then bring their work to the
classroom and present it on the board to discuss as a
group. If no one is willing to share his or her errors, then
everyone misses out on opportunities for learning. To
incentivize this behavior, students are encouraged to
utilize the class's marble jar, dropping in a marble each
time a mistake is shared. When the jar is full, the class
celebrates with a pizza party.
Latin emphasizes self-advocacy
and empowers students to ask
questions and explore, not
to study and regurgitate the
"right" answers."
• Latin parent •
4 | Latin School of Chicago
