Math-ish: Finding Creativity, Diversity, and Meaning in Mathematics
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From Stanford professor, author of Limitless Mind, youcubed.org founder, and leading expert in the field of mathematics education Jo Boaler comes a groundbreaking guide to finding joy and understanding by adopting a diverse approach to learning math.
“Every once in a while, someone revolutionizes an approach to a difficult subject and changes it forever. That is what Jo Boaler has done for math. Fresh, smart, and inclusive, Jo Boaler’s strategy eschews the one-size-fits-a-few approach and instead allows math to be seen and solved by everyone. A huge achievement. Math-ish is the only math book I’ve ever enjoyed reading in my entire life. Honestly.” -Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry
Mathematics is a fundamental part of life, yet every one of us has a unique relationship with learning and understanding the subject. Working with numbers may inspire confidence in our abilities or provoke anxiety and trepidation. Stanford researcher, mathematics education professor, and the leading expert on math learning Dr. Jo Boaler argues that our differences are the key to unlocking our greatest mathematics potential.
In Math-ish, Boaler shares new neuroscientific research on how embracing the concept of “math-ish”—a theory of mathematics as it exists in the real world—changes the way we think about mathematics, data, and ourselves. When we can see the value of diversity among people and multi-faceted approaches to learning math, we are free to truly flourish. Utilizing the latest research on math education, Jo guides us through seven principles that can radically reframe our relationship with the subject:
• The power of mindset on learning
• Utilizing a visual approach to math
• The impact of physical movement and communication on understanding
• Understanding the value of an “ish” perspective – in mathematics and beyond
• The importance of connected and flexible knowledge
• New data on diverse teaching modes that work with different learning styles, not against them
• The value of diversity in learning mathematics—and beyond
When mathematics is approached more broadly, inclusively, and with a greater sense of wonder and play—when we value the different ways people see, approach, and understand it—we empower ourselves and gain a beneficial understanding of its value in our lives.
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Natalie P. (verified owner) –
I’m thoroughly enjoying this book! I will continue to reference it throughout my career. Great strategies and ideas. In 17 years, I’ve used many of these strategies but not intentionally enough to where they build into a daily routine. Correcting that now.
Sunshine (verified owner) –
I’ve read books by Jo Boaler – this one is her best yet! So many great insights and ideas to put right into practice when working with students of all ages.
Liz Sutherland (verified owner) –
As a teacher I am required to read many development books and often I a struck with the thoughts really you think I don’t know or do that. This was not the case with Mathish. I have been following and ‘fan girling’ on Jo for the past 7 years and love her approach and thoughtfulness for all students. I have tried and dare say been successful implementing her way of teaching in my class. But this book still left me going WOW, I never thought about that, or that makes so much more sense now. Please read this book, get it in the hands of your administrators, parents and fellow teachers. It will change how you see math teaching and more importantly how your students see themselves as problem solvers ready to take on the world. One teacher by one teacher we can stop the thinking I am not a math person.
LDA (verified owner) –
The first chapter is titled, A New Mathematical Relationship, and that’s exactly what I was looking for. I’ve been trying to teach math to my elementary students in a way that allows them to grow and develop a deeper understanding of math. This book hit the nail on the head. I was engaged from the first chapter! Math-ish offers insight into the “ish” of math and shares ways we can provide many opportunities for students to use their “ishing” skills to develop their deeper understanding. I start school again in two weeks and I can’t wait to bring these ideas to my students!
Moune Customer (verified owner) –
I like the work of Jo Boaler, specially her efforts on math education. However, writing a whole book to name approximations and how to motivate them is tiresome for the reader.
Karen Sleno (verified owner) –
Jo Boaler has done it again (and math education is better for it)!
This book is equally valuable for teachers, parents, and really, for anyone who has learned mathematics the traditional (or “narrow”) way where there is one right answer and one right approach. Not surprisingly, this type of mathematics education is what has caused multitudes of people to hate and to fear math and worst, believe that they are not a “math person” and just can’t do it. This book introduces two important ideas: mathematical diversity and “ish”ing. In a mathematically diverse classroom, all strategies are considered and all thoughts are heard and valued. Although the end answer may be the same, the journey to that answer is the interesting conversation to have.
Similarly, students become so focused on learning a process to an end answer that they often don’t consider whether that answer is realistic or not. “Ish”ing models what we do in real life when confronted with many mathematical situations (“It’s about 4 miles to the store” or “The temperature is in the mid 80s today”). By asking students to “ish” first, they gain comfortability with sharing their thoughts, knowing they are not wrong.
Jo presents a cohesive plan to incorporate these ideas into the way we teach mathematics in a way that promotes a growth mindset. Her ideas are logical and inspiring and will make you wish you had been in this classroom in your student days!
This book would be an ideal study for all math teachers at all levels as it truly promotes authentic learning in a safe environment where all students can learn successfully. The practice of “I do/we do/you do” is replaced with “thinking activity first, then fill in the mathematics”. Endless lists of standards are compiled into big ideas, allowing students to fit each new piece of learning into the mental structures they have already created. Homework is recommissioned as reflections on what has been learned instead of a multitude of meaningless problems.
If you are ready to rethink how you learn and teach mathematics, this is THE book to read this year!
Michigan Girl (verified owner) –
Great approaches to make math accessible for those who feel or have experienced learned failure with math content. Many strategies to use in your classroom right away – including promoting reflection and a growth mindset.
CalGal (verified owner) –
My three least favorite words in school were “Check your work.” I was much too impatient to re-do work, especially long and complicated math problems. If I had known about ish-ing then, I could have avoided the dreaded repetition of work because I would have already done the estimating needed for me to give my work an informed gut check, learned more about math conceptually, and been more confident in my innate math abilities. A student who ishes has a HUGE advantage on standarized tests as well. I am continually impressed by Dr. Boaler’s scholarship. This is a must-read and an impressive addition to Dr. Boaler’s body of work.