| Edition |
Second edition. |
| Description |
xv, 302 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-228) and index. |
| Contents |
Foreword / Carol Dweck -- Preface to the second edition -- Introduction : The power of mindset -- The brain and mathematics learning -- The power of mistakes and struggle -- The creativity and beauty in mathematics -- Creating mathematical mindsets : the importance of flexibility with numbers -- Rich mathematical tasks -- Mathematics and the path to equity -- From tracking to growth mindset grouping -- Assessment for a growth mindset -- Teaching mathematics for a growth mindset -- Appendix A : [untitled] -- Appendix B : Setting up positive norms in math class. |
| Summary |
"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."-- Provided by publisher. |
| Subject |
Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Middle school)
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Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Secondary)
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Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Middle school)
(OCoLC)fst01012292
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Mathematics -- Study and teaching (Secondary)
(OCoLC)fst01012305
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| Added Author |
Dweck, Carol S., 1946- writer of foreword.
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| Other Form: |
Online version: Boaler, Jo, 1964- Mathematical mindsets Second edition. Hoboken, New Jersey : Jossey-Bass, [2022] 9781119823087 (DLC) 2021056669 |
| ISBN |
9781119823063 paperback |
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1119823064 paperback |
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