Mathematical Mindsets

Unleashing Students' Potential Through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching

By: Jo Boaler, Carol Dweck - Foreword

Narrated by: Pearl Hewitt

Length: 8 hrs and 46 mins

Publisher's Summary

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.

©2016 Jo Boaler (P)2020 Tantor

so glad I listened to this.

Its a bit early on to say for sure, but I suspect that this book will exist for the totality of my career as the one that had the most impact.

Mind Blown!

I'm a homeschool mom who stumbled upon Jo Boaler on a podcast. I quickly got the audiobook and devoured it! Although the book is written towards teaching in the classroom, most ideas can be applied in the home. I feel like this is going to transform the way I teach math.

common core philosophy

i enjoyed hearing a summary of NCTM beliefs about learning, some a bit unrealustic, though.

Very good

Students, teachers, and parents should read this book. It is a bit repetitive, but OK.

Great tool for teachers

I’ve been a Maths and Science tutor for many years, but have just started my teacher training for classroom teaching. This book has given me so many ideas and links to resources, that I’m looking forward to trying during my teaching placement. Very glad I have access to a copy via my University library though as the only down point of this version is the read out urls and the inability to see the referenced pictures.

MUST Read

Every teacher should read this book! I teach 5th grade, but EVERY teacher (and possibly every parent) needs to understand the truths that this book speaks and the mathematical myths it busts. I grew up thinking I was “not a math person.” As an adult I have slowly overcome that closed mindset. This book shows how these limiting beliefs (among many others surrounding math) are so detrimental to our students’ learning.
I highly recommend this book! The narrator is very easy to listen to (I was happy to hear a British accent since that is more authentically like Jo, herself) and the content is energizing and inspiring. I actually bought the paperback version because I wanted to look at all of the information with my eyes after hearing it.
I can’t imagine anyone who would be disappointed for having gained the valuable knowledge this book provides.

If only everyone understood this….

As a math coach - everything about this book is YES YES YES! But then the practical side of me says HOW? I’m just one person. But I will do my best to spread the word to change the world! Thanks for reigniting my passion around these beliefs!

A game changer

This book should be a must reed for every math educator there is! I wish I learnt math the way that is described in this book!

Redefining Mathematical Instruction

Excellent read for Educational leaders and educators. Eliminate grades. Mistakes are necessary part of learning.

Simply amazing

If you're passionate about teaching mathematics (or would like to be!) this is one of those few books that may completely change the way you think about the subject.