EDMA 5856 - Transforming Math Teaching: A Mathish Approach

Delivery Options Distance Learning

Course Description

In this course, we’ll explore the innovative and transformative ideas presented in Jo Boaler’s Math-ish, a book that challenges traditional math teaching methods and encourages a more inclusive, creative approach. You’ll learn how to shift your mindset around math, moving away from fixed ideas of right and wrong and toward a focus on exploration, growth, and problem-solving. By diving into Boaler’s strategies, you’ll discover ways to create a math classroom that fosters confidence, curiosity, and a deeper understanding for all students. Whether you teach elementary, middle, or high school, this course will provide you with practical tools to engage your students and inspire a love for math. Grades K-12.

Learner Outcomes

By the end of the course, participants will:

Understand the core concepts and philosophy behind Jo Boaler’s Math-ish, including the importance of fostering a growth mindset and creating a flexible, inclusive approach to math instruction.
Be able to apply creative, problem-solving techniques in the classroom that encourage exploration and collaboration among students.
Gain practical strategies for shifting away from traditional, rigid math teaching methods and integrating open-ended tasks that engage students at all levels.

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Transforming Math Teaching: A Mathish Approach

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Tuition credit (3 units)

$700.00

3 Quarter Credits

Reading List / Textbook

Must Be Purchased Separately:

Math-ish: Finding Creativity, Diversity and Meaning in Mathematics by
Jo Boaler.

Section Notes

This course is offered in collaboration with The Innovative Northwest Teacher (TINT)

Course is self-paced. Completion time: up to one year from date of enrollment.

Refund Policy: Withdrawals submitted online through SPU within 7 days of enrollment will receive a 95% refund. Withdrawals received after that point will not receive a refund and no withdrawals will be accepted after the completion deadline for the course. Instructions on how to withdraw are located on our website under Students/Withdrawal and Refund Policies.