What's Math Got to Do With It? Helping Children Learn to Love Their Least Favorite Subject - And Why It's Important for America

Jo Boaler. (2008). What's Math Got to Do With It? Helping Children Learn to Love Their Least Favorite Subject - And Why It's Important for America. New York: Viking. ISBN-10: 0670019526; 13: 978-0670019526

In this book, Boaler presents disquieting statistics about the lack of achievement and interest in mathematics in the United States. She then uses her own research in mathematics education to create sound arguments and offer practical suggestions to address this problem. She addresses many current issues in mathematics education, including standardized testing, gender issues, and streaming. Although Boaler relies heavily on research studies, she writes in a manner accessible to …