Mindset Mathematics: Visualizing and Investigating Big Ideas, Grade K

This book offers innovative strategies to engage students in mathematics, emphasizing a growth mindset and visual learning techniques. Mindset Mathematics transforms how students relate to math.

Engaging students in mathematics can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to making complex concepts accessible and relatable. In Mindset Mathematics: Visualizing and Investigating Big Ideas, Grade K, educators will discover a wealth of low floor, high ceiling tasks designed to foster understanding through visualization, play, and investigation. This approach not only helps students grasp fundamental ideas but also encourages a growth mindset, allowing them to see mathematics as an inviting and enjoyable subject.

The authors, Jo Boaler, Jen Munson, and Cathy Williams, have gathered insights from their extensive work with thousands of teachers who expressed a desire to integrate brain science into their math instruction. In response, they crafted Mindset Mathematics to prioritize active engagement, featuring tasks that are informed by the latest research on how students learn. These creative and visual assignments aim to transform students' relationships with mathematics, instilling confidence and a belief in their potential.

The book highlights nine significant ideas that align with the Common Core State Standards (CCSS), providing a framework for educators to implement these engaging techniques in their classrooms. With open-ended questions and vibrant visuals, Mindset Mathematics not only enhances student learning but also aims to change their perceptions of mathematics, showing that anyone can achieve high levels of understanding in this beautiful subject.