Audiobooks by Jo Boaler

Math-ish: Finding Creativity, Diversity, and Meaning in Mathematics

"From Stanford professor, author of Limitless Mind, youcubed.org founder, and leading expert in the field of mathematics education Jo Boaler comes a groundbreaking guide to finding joy and understanding by adopting a diverse approach to learning math. “Every once in a while, someone revolutionizes an approach to a difficult subject and changes it forever. That is what Jo Boaler has done for math. Fresh, smart, and inclusive, Jo Boaler's strategy eschews the one-size-fits-a-few approach and instead allows math to be seen and solved by everyone. A huge achievement. Math-ish is the only math book I’ve ever enjoyed reading in my entire life. Honestly.” -Bonnie Garmus, author of Lessons in Chemistry Mathematics is a fundamental part of life, yet every one of us has a unique relationship with learning and understanding the subject. Working with numbers may inspire confidence in our abilities or provoke anxiety and trepidation. Stanford researcher, mathematics education professor, and the leading expert on math learning Dr. Jo Boaler argues that our differences are the key to unlocking our greatest mathematics potential. In Math-ish, Boaler shares new neuroscientific research on how embracing the concept of “math-ish”—a theory of mathematics as it exists in the real world—changes the way we think about mathematics, data, and ourselves. When we can see the value of diversity among people and multi-faceted approaches to learning math, we are free to truly flourish. Utilizing the latest research on math education, Jo guides us through seven principles that can radically reframe our relationship with the subject: • The power of mindset on learning • Utilizing a visual approach to math • The impact of physical movement and communication on understanding • Understanding the value of an ''ish'' perspective - in mathematics and beyond • The importance of connected and flexible knowledge • New data on diverse teaching modes that work with different learning styles, not against them • The value of diversity in learning mathematics—and beyond When mathematics is approached more broadly, inclusively, and with a greater sense of wonder and play—when we value the different ways people see, approach, and understand it—we empower ourselves and gain a beneficial understanding of its value in our lives. ?Supplemental enhancement PDF accompanies the audiobook."

Jo Boaler (Author), Jo Boaler (Narrator)

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[German] - DAS NEUE LERNEN

"Wie wir lernen, neu zu lernen – und damit unser volles Potenzial ausschöpfen Schon in der Schule werden wir in Schubladen gesteckt: Viele Menschen hören von Eltern und Lehrern, dass sie kein »Mathematiktalent«, keine »Sprachbegabung« oder keinen »Kunstsinn« hätten. Jo Boaler, renommierte Stanford-Professorin und Lernforscherin, räumt mit diesem Mythos auf. Radikal stellt sie unsere Vorstellung von Begabung auf den Kopf: Denn die Annahme, dass Fähigkeiten eine Frage der Veranlagung seien, ist nicht nur falsch, sondern auch gefährlich. Sie hindert uns daran, Außergewöhnliches zu erreichen. Jo Boaler gibt uns sechs Lernschlüssel zur Hand, mit denen wir, egal in welchem Fach oder auf welchem Gebiet, unser Potenzial entfalten und für uns zuvor undenkbare Leistungen erbringen können. Wenn wir lernen, neu zu denken, ändert sich auch unser Selbstbild und die Art, wie wir mit unserer Umwelt interagieren. Zudem zeigt sie, wie wichtig positiv verstärkende Botschaften sind – egal, ob wir sie als Lernende, Lehrende, Eltern oder im Arbeitsleben empfangen. »Jo Boaler gehört zu den außergewöhnlich guten Pädagoginnen, die nicht nur das Geheimnis guten Unterrichts kennen, sondern auch wissen, wie man diese Kenntnisse weitergibt.« CAROL DWECK, Autorin des Weltbestsellers »Selbstbild« »Wenn Menschen, die unter Mathematikangst leiden, mit Zahlen in Berührung kommen, dann wird das Angstzentrum ihres Gehirns aktiviert – dasselbe Angstzentrum, das aktiv wird, wenn wir Schlangen oder Spinnen sehen. Sobald jedoch das Angstzentrum in Aktion tritt, wird die Aktivität in denjenigen Hirnregionen schwächer, die für die Problemlösung zuständig sind. Kein Wunder, dass so viele Menschen schlecht in Mathematik sind: Wenn ihre Ängste geweckt werden, kommt ihr Gehirn ins Straucheln. Angst sabotiert unser Denken, egal, durch welches Fach oder Thema sie geweckt wird. Daher ist es so wichtig, Lernenden eine andere Wahrnehmung ihrer Fähigkeiten zu vermitteln und in Familien und Lehreinrichtungen mit allem aufzuräumen, was solche Ängste weckt.« »Was Sie suchen, liegt jenseits der Angst. Lassen Sie uns nun darüber nachdenken, wie wir unsere Angst hinter uns lassen und unser Potenzial entfalten können, um das zu werden, was wir sein wollen.«"

Jo Boaler (Author), Katharina Abt (Narrator)

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Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students' Potential through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and

"Banish math anxiety and give students of all ages a clear roadmap to success Mathematical Mindsets provides practical strategies and activities to help teachers and parents show all children, even those who are convinced that they are bad at math, that they can enjoy and succeed in math. Jo Boaler—Stanford researcher, professor of math education, and expert on math learning—has studied why students don't like math and often fail in math classes. She's followed thousands of students through middle and high schools to study how they learn and to find the most effective ways to unleash the math potential in all students. There is a clear gap between what research has shown to work in teaching math and what happens in schools and at home. This book bridges that gap by turning research findings into practical activities and advice. Boaler translates Carol Dweck's concept of 'mindset' into math teaching and parenting strategies, showing how students can go from self-doubt to strong self-confidence, which is so important to math learning. Boaler reveals the steps that must be taken by schools and parents to improve math education for all."

Jo Boaler (Author), Pearl Hewitt (Narrator)

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Limitless Mind: Learn, Lead and Live Without Barriers

"READ BY THE AUTHOR When we learn, we change what we believe and how we interact with the world. This changes who we are as people and what we can achieve. Many people grow up being told they are ‘not a maths person’ or perhaps ‘not smart’. They come to believe their potential is limited. Now, however, the latest science has revealed that our identities are constantly in flux; when we learn new things, we can change our identities, increase our potential and broaden our capacity to receive new information. Drawing from the latest research, Professor Boaler followed thousands of school students, studied their learning practices and examined the most effective ways to transform pupils from low to high achievers. Throughout her study, Boaler has collaborated with Stanford University neuroscience experts, harnessing their expertise to reinforce her advanced understanding of learning and educational development. In Limitless Mind, Boaler presents original groundbreaking research that proves that limiting beliefs really do hold us back from fulfilling our potential and that with a few careful life hacks we can transform our potential for good."

Jo Boaler (Author), Jo Boaler (Narrator)

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