Bad at Math?

Dismantling Harmful Beliefs That Hinder Equitable Mathematics Education

AvLidia Gonzalez

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

Del i serien Corwin Mathematics Series

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Beskrivning

Math really is for everyone—so let’s prove it.

You’ve heard it from kids, from friends, and from celebrities: “I’m bad at math.” It’s a line that society tends to accept without examination—after all, some people just aren’t “math people,” right?

Wrong. As we do with other essential skills, we need to expose the stereotypes, challenge the negative mindsets, and finally confront the systemic opportunity gaps in math education, and replace them with a new vision for what math is, who it’s for, and who can excel at it. In this book you’ll find

Research on teacher and student mindsets and their effect on student achievement
Audience-specific and differentiated tools, reflection questions, and suggested actions for educators at all levels of the system
Examples from popular media, as well as personal stories and anecdotes
Quotes, data-driven figures, and suggestions for deeper learning on all aspects of a positive and equitable vision of math education

Both social commentary and a toolkit of solutions, this bold new book directly challenges the constructs that have historically dictated our perceptions of what makes someone a “math person”. Only by dismantling those misplaced assumptions can we reform math education so it works for everyone. Because in truth, we are all math people.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2023-07-04
Mått:177 x 254 x 14 mm
Vikt:360 g
Format:Häftad
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Corwin Mathematics Series
Antal sidor:200
Upplaga:1
Förlag:SAGE Publications
ISBN:9781071887172

Utforska kategorier

Matematikens grunder inom Naturvetenskap och teknik

Mer om författaren

Lidia Gonzalez is a professor in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at York College of the City University of New York. A first generation college graduate, she began her career as a high school mathematics teacher in a large, comprehensive high school in New York City. Interested in improving the mathematical experiences of urban students, her research focuses on the teaching of mathematics for social justice, the development of mathematics identity, and teacher development. She has published numerous articles and book chapters, has given talks at regional and national conferences, and is the recipient of several research grants. If you are interested in having Dr. Gonzalez come to your school to give a talk, to run an extended workshop, or to craft a customized professional learning experience, reach out to her at lgonzalez@york.cuny.edu.

Recensioner i media

One of the saddest comments we often hear is "I was never any good at math." People blame themselves or the math. Rarely do they blame the mismatch between their cognitive and emotional needs and how they were being taught. In this engaging book, Lidia Gonzalez shines a light on the cultural, curricular, and classroom realities that are the real culprits.

Innehållsförteckning

IntroductionChapter 1: What Does it Mean to be Good at Math?Chapter 2: Beyond Numbers and Equations: What is mathematicsChapter 3: Mathematicians and Mathematicians in TrainingChapter 4: We are All Math PeopleChapter 5: Identity in Mathematics EducationChapter 6: School MathematicsChapter 7: Mathematics as GatekeeperChapter 8: Achievement Gaps or Opportunity Gaps?Chapter 9: Is the School System Broken?Chapter 10: Teaching Mathematics as a Political ActChapter 11: Where do we go from Here?