![]() ![]() Mathletics: How Gamblers, Managers and Sports Enthusiasts Use Mathematics in Baseball, Basketball and Football, by Wayne L. This book sets a clear path for making that happen. Jo Boaler states, “This book is all about giving teachers, parents, and others the knowledge of good ways to work in schools and homes, so that we can start improving our children’s and our country’s futures.” Even after years of effort, our students continue to perform poorly compared to other countries.īut, what if our very definition of math is inaccurate? And what if math isn’t a gift that only a few have? Can math be engaging, fun and accessible to all students? It shouldn’t be too difficult to remember that thinking, talking and any sense of reality were not a part of most math classes. Many adults hate math and will work to avoid it at all costs. ![]() Books on Math and Relevance What's Math Got to Do With It?, by Jo Boaler ![]() Summer is upon us, and that calls for books to enjoy while lounging poolside. We asked MIND Research Institute colleagues to recommend their favorite mathematically themed reads, and their picks run the gamut of genres from sci-fi to psychology, and of course, books ideal for math education professional development.Īdd a few of these to your summer reading list for completely guilt-free and possibly enlightening pleasure. ![]()
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