The Elephant in the Classroom: Helping Children Learn and Love Maths

Review 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 Fascinating examination of math and math instruction... Boaler makes a strong case for a math revolution ― The Education Digest A new kind of classroom teaching using cooperative problem solving to encourage deep learning ― School Librarian Finally a book which explains how to make maths exciting in school ― Freeducation blog The most important book I have read in the last five years . . . See how differently maths could and should be taught ― The Garden Window blog Practical teaching activities, strategies and questions that can transform a child's mathematical future ― Parents in Touch Thanks, Jo Boaler, for opening my eyes ― The Reading Residence Fascinating . . . A great exposition of a totally different way to teach mathematics ― The Wright Lines Product Description A NEW EDITION OF THE ORIGINAL BESTSELLER 'Well-researched and provides positive solutions' Times Educational Supplement In The Elephant in the Classroom, Jo Boaler outlines what has gone wrong in mathematics education, identifying the problems facing children in classrooms today. How can children be prepared for the mathematics they will need in the future? They need to be taught to be quantitatively literate, to think flexibly and creatively and how to problem solve. Jo Boaler offers concrete solutions for parents and teachers that will revolutionise children's experience with maths. Along with practical teaching activities, strategies and questions that can transform a child's mathematical future, she shares a range of free and accessible online resources. 'Has attracted an enthusiastic and vocal fan club among mums, dads and professionals' Daily Telegraph Book Description Practical solutions to the question: Why do millions struggle with mathematics, and what can be done to change that for the next generation? About the Author Jo Boaler is Professor of Mathematics Education at Stanford University and was recently chosen by the BBC as one of the eight people 'whose ideas are challenging the future of education'. 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.