In "Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students' Potential through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching" mathematics education expert and best-selling author Jo Boaler delivers a blueprint to banishing math anxiety and laying a foundation for mathematics success that anyone can build on. Perfect for students who have…

This guidance report focuses on the teaching of mathematics to pupils in Key Stages 2 and 3. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive guide to mathematics teaching. We have made recommendations where there are research findings that schools can use to make a significant difference to pupils' learning, and have focused on the questions that…

Discusses the image the populace has of mathematics. Suggest ways of overcoming the misconception of mathematics. (ASK)

A survey of 203 elementary teachers revealed that, contrary to popular belief, most elementary teachers do not dislike math and that there is no significant difference between male and female attitudes toward math. Suggests ways to prevent student and teacher math anxiety. (JM)

Using Edwin Abbott's book, "Flatland," is suggested for mathematics and English classes to help students lose their fear of mathematics. Background information and comments on the book are given. (MNS)

This module was developed to help those who train elementary teachers to increase the awareness of preservice elementary school teachers of the effects of sex role stereotypes as they pertain to womens' achievement in mathematics. The topics covered include: (1) career implications of mathematics; (2) counteracting the stereotypes; (3) encouraging…

Guidelines concerning the development, supervision, and implementation of seventh and eighth grade mathematics curricula are presented in this document. Section one gives a brief overview of the grades K through six curriculum, providing terminal objectives for grade six. Section two describes traditional tasks in the curriculum for grades seven…