The Way We Teach Math Is Holding Women Back

Success in math relies on deep thinking rather than speed

There is nothing more important in education than advancing the STEM fields — and those groups who are underrepresented within them.

One area in desperate need of examination is the way we teach mathematics. Many suffer from misconceptions about math. They think people are either born with a “math brain” or not — an idea that has been disproven. As has been the idea that mathematics is all numbers, procedures and speedy thinking.

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Jo Boaler


Jo Boaler is a Stanford professor, co-founder of youcubed.org and author of the best-selling book, Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students’ Potential through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching. She can be reached at joboaler@stanford.edu