Foreword viiPreface to the Second Edition ixIntroduction: The Power of Mindset xiChapter 1 The Brain and Mathematics Learning 1Chapter 2 The Power of Mistakes and Struggle 13Chapter 3 The Creativity and Beauty in Mathematics 25Chapter 4 Creating Mathematical Mindsets: The Importance of Flexibility with Numbers 39Chapter 5 Rich Mathematical Tasks 59Chapter 6 Mathematics and the Path to Equity 95Chapter 7 From Tracking to Growth Mindset Grouping 115Chapter 8 Assessment for a Growth Mindset 149Chapter 9 Teaching Mathematics for a Growth Mindset 179References 221Appendix A 229Appendix B 281Index 291
Jo Boaler is the Nominelli-Olivier Professor of Mathematics Education at Stanford University and the Co-Founder and Faculty Director of youcubed. She is a White House presenter on girls and STEM, was named one of eight people changing the face of education by the BBC, and she has authored eighteen books, including the series Mindset Mathematics for grades K-8.