Mathematical Mindsets
The Mathematical Mindsets course helps educators inspire and boost math achievement. You’ll learn the latest neuroscientific research on the best methods by which students learn math, as well as the specific methods and approaches you can use to successfully help your students develop a growth mindset.
In this class, Dr. Jo Boaler will provide visual examples of how she taught mathematics to 6th and 7th grade students using these effective techniques. The teaching intervention, which was 18 lessons long, raised the students’ test scores by an average of 50%.
Participants will also hear from thought leaders such as Carol Dweck and Steve Strogatz.
You Will Learn
Methods to start math class off right
Messages and praise we give students
Teaching visual mathematics
Approaches to designing and choosing good tasks
Techniques to encourage productive class and group discussions
Ways to encourage a mistakes-friendly environment
Methods of inspiring mathematical problem solving and investigation
Course Format
Mathematical Mindsets is an online course, consisting of approximately 30 classroom videos. It will take approximately 30 hours to complete. The course includes an online community where teachers are invited to discuss the videos and topics with other participants. It is completely aligned with the Common Core standards.
- Target Audience: K-12
- Focus Area: Behavioral Change
- Cost: $
- Website: https://online.stanford.edu/courses/xeduc215n-mathematical-mindsets
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