Practical solutions to the question: Why do millions struggle with mathematics, and what can be done to change that for the next generation?
Jo Boaler is Professor of Mathematics Education at Stanford University and is a regular expert voice on the subject of education in the media. She has previously taught at King's College, London, the University of Sussex and London comprehensive schools. She is the co-founder of Youcubed.org, which provides mathematics education resources to parents and teachers.
'Help children to learn to love the subject ... Make mathematics
more the mathematics that people need out there in the world' -
Woman's Hour, BBC Radio 4
'For any parent who is haunted by their child complaining that
maths just isn't for them. The Elephant in the Classroom has
attracted an enthusiastic and vocal fan club among mums, dads and
professionals' - Daily Telegraph
'Well researched and provides positive solutions' - Times
Educational Supplement
'Maths can be fun - if only it's taught properly ... Children who
are subjected to dry and narrow maths classes need to know this and
they need to be introduced to the real mathematics - the varied and
exciting subject that will help them for the rest of their lives.'
- Scotsman
'A very readable book that every teacher of mathematics should, at
least, delve into' - Mathematics Teaching
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