Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students' Potential Through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching (Paperback)

Foreword vii

Introduction ix

CHAPTER 1 The Brain and Mathematics Learning 1

CHAPTER 2 The Power of Mistakes and Struggle 11

CHAPTER 3 The Creativity and Beauty in Mathematics 21

CHAPTER 4 Creating Mathematical Mindsets: The Importance of Flexibility with Numbers 33

CHAPTER 5 Rich Mathematical Tasks 57

CHAPTER 6 Mathematics and the Path to Equity 93

CHAPTER 7 From Tracking to Growth Mindset Grouping 111

CHAPTER 8 Assessment for a Growth Mindset 141

CHAPTER 9 Teaching Mathematics for a Growth Mindset 171

References 209

Appendix A 217

Appendix B 269

About the Author 279

Index 281