- Hardcover: 273 pages
- Publisher: Viking Books (31 July 2008)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0670019526
- ISBN-13: 978-0670019526
- Product Dimensions: 20.8 x 15.1 x 2.6 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 702,337 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Have you ever wondered what the big issues are in Maths teaching, but whenever you try to find out you are put off by overly wordy, academic flannel? Then this is the book for you - it is written to be read and understood by all! OK - it is for an American audience, and some of the problems and issues relating to Maths teaching in the US are not directly relevant to us in the UK, BUT Jo Boaler explains some of the issues and explores some of the questions surrounding Maths Teaching which are relevant across the 21st century world, and gives some practical advice about how to help children and young adults to love Maths. It has given me lots to think about!
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13 of 18 people found the following review helpful
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26 July 2008
Format:Kindle Edition
This book, believe it or not, is a page-turner! As someone who works with children, I read with fascination Dr. Boaler's description of exactly what I have seen among my students, my own children, and even my friends: how math in school has alienated so many of us from its true nature and its usefulness in the real world. The first half of the book identifies problems and why they are urgent, and the last half shows some things we we can do about it. It also has a lot of references so that when I talk to parents I have some back-up. I am so glad I read it and think it is a must-read for parents and teachers.
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9 Mar 2011
Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase
A book review in the January 2011 edition of The American Mathematical Monthly highly recommended What's Math Got To Do With It? Having read the book, I recommend it without reservation to any teacher of mathematics from elementary school through college and to parents of children in math classes at any level. Jo Boaler is an internationally known expert in mathematics education and a scholarly advocate of the mathematics reform movement. In addition to all the interesting studies that Dr. Boaler presents in support of her positions, the book has the benefit of being a very easy read. So much of what she said rang true to me based upon my experiences as a student and a teacher in math classes and upon my work in industry as a mathematical modeler.
Every parent and teacher should read this book!
6 Feb 2011
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
This book is written for parents and teachers and provides a realistic view of what is happening in today's schools regarding mathematics.
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