We Need to 'Revolutionize' How We Teach Math Says Stanford's Jo Boaler

Michael Krasny

Jan 25, 2016 at

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Math: For many it’s hard to learn and hard to teach. But is it an inherently challenging subject or are we making it more difficult than it needs to be? In her new book “Mathematical Mindsets,” Stanford professor Jo Boaler calls on educators to adopt new tools and techniques that make learning math less of a chore for students.

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More: More information on “Mathmatical Mindsets” (IndieBound)

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Jo Boaler, Professor of Mathematics Education at Stanford Graduate School of Education. Author of "Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students' Potential Through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching"

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