What's Math Got to Do with It?: How Teachers and Parents Can Transform Mathematics Learning and Inspire Success“Highly accessible and enjoyable for readers who love and loathe math.” —Booklist A critical read for teachers and parents who want to improve children’s mathematics learning, What’s Math Got to Do with It? is “an inspiring resource” (Publishers Weekly). Featuring all the important advice and suggestions in the original edition of What’s Math Got to Do with It?, this revised edition is now updated with new research on the brain and mathematics that is revolutionizing scientists’ understanding of learning and potential. As always Jo Boaler presents research findings through practical ideas that can be used in classrooms and homes. The new What’s Math Got to Do with It? prepares teachers and parents for the Common Core, shares Boaler’s work on ways to teach mathematics for a “growth mindset,” and includes a range of advice to inspire teachers and parents to give their students the best mathematical experience possible. |
Contents
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1 What Is Math? And Why Do We All Need It? | 15 |
2 Whats Going Wrong in Classrooms? Identifying | 31 |
Effective Classroom | 57 |
New Forms of Testing That | 84 |
How American Grouping | 103 |
How Girls | 120 |
Other editions - View all
What's Math Got to Do with It?: How Parents and Teachers Can Help Children ... Jo Boaler Limited preview - 2008 |
What's Math Got to Do with It?: How Teachers and Parents Can Transform ... Jo Boaler Limited preview - 2015 |
What's Math Got to Do with It?: How Teachers and Parents Can Transform ... Jo Boaler No preview available - 2015 |
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