Mathematical Mindsets, Jo Boaler
Mathematical Mindsets, Jo Boaler
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Mathematical Mindsets
Unleashing Students' Potential through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching

Author: Jo Boaler, Carol Dweck, PhD

Narrator: Pearl Hewitt

Unabridged: 8 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Tantor Media

Published: 03/10/2020


Synopsis

Banish math anxiety and give students of all ages a clear roadmap to success

Mathematical Mindsets provides practical strategies and activities to help teachers and parents show all children, even those who are convinced that they are bad at math, that they can enjoy and succeed in math. Jo Boaler—Stanford researcher, professor of math education, and expert on math learning—has studied why students don't like math and often fail in math classes. She's followed thousands of students through middle and high schools to study how they learn and to find the most effective ways to unleash the math potential in all students.

There is a clear gap between what research has shown to work in teaching math and what happens in schools and at home. This book bridges that gap by turning research findings into practical activities and advice. Boaler translates Carol Dweck's concept of "mindset" into math teaching and parenting strategies, showing how students can go from self-doubt to strong self-confidence, which is so important to math learning. Boaler reveals the steps that must be taken by schools and parents to improve math education for all.

About Jo Boaler

Jo Boaler is a professor of education and equity at Stanford University and the faculty director of youcubed-an education resource that has reached over 230 million students. She is the author of the first MOOC on mathematics teaching and learning, as well as nine mathematics books and numerous research articles. Her work has been published in the New York Times, Time magazine, the Telegraph, the Atlantic, the Wall Street Journal, and many other news outlets. She was named by the BBC as one of eight educators "changing the face of education." She lives in Stanford, California.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Marika on November 12, 2018

Mathematical Mindsets is a book about teaching math that centers around the fixed vs. growth mindset ideas in Carol Dweck's book, titled Mindset. I loved Carol Dweck's book so when a book study on Mathematical Mindsets was started at my school I jumped on board, despite the fact that I rarely teach......more

Goodreads review by Emily on April 25, 2016

Mathematical Mindsets (MM) is a great book for pre-service teachers to read about effectively teaching mathematics using the growth mindset. This book is relatable and easy to read, as it incorporates real-world examples and concepts, and provides tips on how to invite students to engage and thrive......more

Goodreads review by Jeri on February 03, 2016

Very thought-provoking and left me with at least as many questions as it did answers. I do wish that she addressed the challenges encountered in implementation and lessons learned along the way. Her contention that we do learn best from mistakes makes sense. I just wish she had shared some of those......more

Goodreads review by Declan on February 01, 2016

Why we need to change math instruction to focus on depth and understanding not speed.......more

Goodreads review by Isaac on February 14, 2024

Wow! My mind is blown on what it means to engage with math. This is such an encouraging book for myself, as a teacher as well as for parents, and students who hate the intimidating subject. Key concept: Everyone has the ability the grow their math understanding to the deeper ways no matter their his......more