What can the “ish” approach do for my kid?

Professor Jo Boaler, from Stanford University and youcubed, discusses the power of the "ish" approach in education. Embracing the concept of "ish" can help children develop a positive mindset towards learning and problem-solving in mathematics. Jo shares insights on how this approach can benefit students and educators alike.
About the speaker

Jo Boaler

Stanford University & youcubed (the center I direct)

- Stanford University  & youcubed (the center I direct)

Jo Boaler is a Professor at Stanford University & Co-Founder at youcubed

Get Jo's new book, Mathish

Show Notes

  • 00:30
    What is the "ish" approach to math?
    Discussion on the concept and application of the "ish" approach in mathematics education.
  • 05:15
    How does "ish" improve problem
    Exploring how the "ish" approach enhances problem-solving abilities in students.
  • 10:45
    Can the "ish" approach benefit different learning styles?
    Examining the adaptability of the "ish" approach to cater to various learning preferences.
  • 15:20
    How does "ish" reduce math anxiety?
    Insights into how the "ish" approach can help alleviate math-related stress and anxiety.
  • 20:10
    What evidence supports "ish" effectiveness in education?
    Delving into the research and evidence backing the effectiveness of the "ish" approach in educational settings.

Quotes

  • "You're born with a math brain or you're not, I can't tell you how pervasive that idea is still. And it's just not true. Everybody's brain can grow and develop and change; And until we get rid of those ideas, it's hard to make positive changes" - Jo Boaler

  • "We need to make math the more interesting and conceptual subject that is not just about right and wrong answers" - Jo Boaler

  • I do think the math in the world has changed quite significantly, but the maths we're teaching has not changed." - Jo Boaler

  • "That flexible, creative thinking that's so important for the 21st century. AI cannot do that. AI can do more procedural, algorithmic thinking, but it cannot do that flexible, creative thinking. Humans are ideally suited to do that." - Jo Boaler

About the speaker

Jo Boaler

Stanford University & youcubed (the center I direct)

- Stanford University  & youcubed (the center I direct)

Jo Boaler is a Professor at Stanford University & Co-Founder at youcubed

Get Jo's new book, Mathish
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