Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students′ Potential through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching

Had to buy it for a class I took. Seems like an informative book--but I don't know, because I didn't read through it once. The textbook-scam continues...

A very insightful book that changes the paradigm of math teaching from rote and procedure based to one of creativity, collaboration, connection and visualization. This is a must read for all parents and teachers endeavoring to inculcate a love for mathematics and helping their children/students to understand the conceptual underpinnings of mathematics. This will stand in very good stead for the children not only in math but for all other aspects of problem solving

Though only part way through this exciting book I am hugely one over by Jo Boaler's incites into maths and maths teaching. Like many I didn't much excel at maths at school and certainly didn't enjoy it. But ever since I have had a sneaky suspicion that maths might be a great deal sexier than I had once given it credit. This book proves my suspicions correct! It's refreshing to say the least to know that making conceptual and calculation mistakes is such a positive experience for the brain and learning. This is just one of the many empowering messages contained in the book. As a one time primary teacher I was trained to help kids to 'embed' their learning but in all honesty never really understood how to actually apply this to maths teaching. Now I am inspired to return to my own maths learning and see where this takes me and I have already got some concrete tips on how to approach maths from the outset with my young children. I had been slightly dreading bringing maths to my children (we are home schooling initially) and feeling unworthy of the task, but no more! Thanks Jo for giving me a whole new way to look at Maths. I think this book is for anyone, but especially those who feel they might have missed something when they see excited, secret scribbling in response to the number 421 on countdown.

A fantastic book for professional development in math teaching, with state of the art ideas backed by research and with practical suggestions for application in the classroom. Quite revolutionary.

Mathematical Mindsets completely transformed how I teach math. Jo Boaler gives both research-backed insights and practical classroom strategies that challenge the fixed mindset so many students carry. This book helped me move beyond drill-and-kill instruction and toward open, creative tasks that build confidence and deep understanding. My students are more willing to take risks and actually enjoy math now! Whether you're a new teacher or a veteran, this is essential reading. It should be part of every school’s professional development library.