"Jo Boaler, a professor of mathematics at Stanford University, has followed thousands of students through middle and high schools studying their learning of mathematics and the most effective ways to help them become high achievers. In this book, she shows teachers and parents how to unleash the math potential in all students. Contents include The Brain and Mathematics Learning The Power of Mistakes and Struggle What Is Math Really? Creating Mathematical Mindsets Rich Mathematical Tasks--Curiosity, Creativity and Connections Strategies for Promoting Equity Assessing for a Growth Mindset in Math The revision will include approximately 25% updated and new material, including: An infusion of new research and ideas and resources from the last five years The integration of ideas around the teaching of data science K-12 A social justice perspective -- with examples of social justice tasks These chapters are specifically designed to equip teachers with the most up-to-date practical research to help inspire a love of math in all of their students."--
Reverse mathematics trauma and find a universal blueprint for math success In Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students' Potential through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching mathematics education expert and best-selling author Jo Boaler delivers a blueprint to banishing math anxiety and laying a foundation for mathematics success that anyone can build on.
Perfect for students who have been convinced they are naturally "bad at math," the author offers a demonstration of how to turn self-doubt into self-confidence by relying on the "mindset" framework.
Mathematical Mindsets is based on thousands of hours of in-depth study and research into the most effectiveand ineffectiveways to teach math to young people. This new edition also includes:
- Brand-new research from the last five years that sheds brighter light on how to turn a fear of math into an enthusiastic desire to learn
- Developed ideas about ways to bring about equitable grouping in classrooms
- New initiatives to bring 21st century mathematics to K-12 classrooms
Mathematical Mindsets is ideal for K-12 math educators. It also belongs on the bookshelves of the parents interested in helping their K-12 children with their math education, as well as school administrators and educators-in-training.