{"product_id":"the-elephant-in-the-classroom-helping-children-learn-and-love-maths","title":"The Elephant in the Classroom: Helping Children Learn and Love Maths","description":"Review\n\nHelp 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\n\nFor 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\n\nWell researched and provides positive solutions ― Times Educational Supplement\n\nMaths 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\n\nA very readable book that every teacher of mathematics should, at least, delve into ― Mathematics Teaching\n\nFascinating examination of math and math instruction... Boaler makes a strong case for a math revolution ― The Education Digest\n\nA new kind of classroom teaching using cooperative problem solving to encourage deep learning ― School Librarian\n\nFinally a book which explains how to make maths exciting in school ― Freeducation blog\n\nThe most important book I have read in the last five years . . . See how differently maths could and should be taught ― The Garden Window blog\n\nPractical teaching activities, strategies and questions that can transform a child's mathematical future ― Parents in Touch\n\nThanks, Jo Boaler, for opening my eyes ― The Reading Residence\n\nFascinating . . . A great exposition of a totally different way to teach mathematics ― The Wright Lines\n\nProduct Description\n\nA NEW EDITION OF THE ORIGINAL BESTSELLER\n\n'Well-researched and provides positive solutions' Times Educational Supplement\n\nIn 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.\n\nJo 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.\n\n'Has attracted an enthusiastic and vocal fan club among mums, dads and professionals' Daily Telegraph\n\nBook Description\n\nPractical solutions to the question: Why do millions struggle with mathematics, and what can be done to change that for the next generation?\n\nAbout the Author\n\nJo 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.","brand":"Souvenir Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40420761567317,"sku":"9781788169349N","price":6.59,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2481\/5790\/products\/2173b132-82fd-4d97-af1c-b68ad87a6f91.jpg?v=1668497321","url":"https:\/\/smeikalbooks.co.uk\/products\/the-elephant-in-the-classroom-helping-children-learn-and-love-maths","provider":"smeikalbooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}