Why do millions struggle with mathematics and what can teachers do to change that? Jo Boaler has followed the progress of thousands of pupils, monitoring how they learn maths through their school carers and then following them into adult life. This remarkable research is the foundation of her investigations into the impact that differing maths experiences can have on an entire generation. Jo Boaler outlines what has gone wrong, identifying the problems facing children in mathematics classrooms today and offers concrete solutions for parents and teachers that will revolutionise children's experiences with maths.
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Jo Boaler has been a mathematics teacher in inner London comprehensive schools and a full-time officer for the National Union of Teachers. She was the deputy-director of the mathematics team writing the first national curriculum tests for Key Stage 3 at King's College. Jo has a PhD in mathematics education and now works as a lecturer and researcher in mathem
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