Jo Boaler on a visual approach to math, the illusion of knowledge, and differences between UK and US

August 23, 2024

Jo Boaler is a British author and Professor of Mathematics Education at Stanford University. Jo is involved in promoting reform mathematics and equitable mathematics classrooms, and thereby fulfils a role of communicating to broader society outside of academics. Beside her new book Math-ish, she is also the author of the books Limitless Mind, The Elephant in the Classroom and other books on learning and education.

Jo talks to Guy about visual approaches to teaching maths, covering the role of a growth mindset in learning maths, which can be developed from early on. They also touch on the importance of talent and genes versus the mindset we approach things with and on some barriers in teaching.

Full transcript available here: https://aqfd.docsend.com/view/g7uc3eypdnvhz7fr

Contents:

(00:00) Introduction of Jo Boaler

(01:52) Teaching Mathematics: A Visual Approach

(10:16) The Illusion of Knowledge

(20:33) Developing a Growth Mindset

(26:02) Lessons Outside of Mathematics

(30:51) Genes vs. Mentality

(38:40) Differences Between the UK and the US

(43:45) Gender Barriers

(48:10) Further Resources

I’m a Zurich based investor. Since 1997, I’ve managed a privately offered investment fund known as the Aquamarine Fund.

I am also the author of a book titled The Education of a Value Investor, which was published in 2014.

As I wrote in my book, we are all a work in progress. This site documents my ongoing quest for “wealth, wisdom and enlightenment”.

I have created a /now page – inspired by Derek Sivers

I’m a Zurich based investor. Since 1997, I’ve managed a privately offered investment fund known as the Aquamarine Fund.

I am also the author of a book titled The Education of a Value Investor, which was published in 2014.

As I wrote in my book, we are all a work in progress. This site documents my ongoing quest for “wealth, wisdom and enlightenment”.

I have created a /now page – inspired by Derek Sivers

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