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Everyone Can Learn Mathematics to High Levels: The Evidence from Neuroscience that Should Change our Teaching

Posted on February 1, 2019 by Art Duval

By Jo Boaler, Professor of Mathematics Education, Stanford University, and co-founder of youcubed.org 2018 was an important year for the Letchford family – for two related reasons. First it was the year that Lois Letchford published her book: Reversed: A … Continue reading →

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#thestruggleisREAL: Reflection in a Real Analysis Class

Posted on October 1, 2018 by Ben Braun

By Katharine Ott, Department of Mathematics, Bates College Real Analysis is a rite of passage for undergraduate math majors. It is one of my favorite courses to teach, but I recognize that the course is challenging for students, and, for … Continue reading →

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Theory into Practice: Growth Mindset and Assessment

Posted on March 20, 2017 by Art Duval

By Cody L. Patterson, University of Texas at San Antonio Several years ago, I took up running. At first, I wasn’t particularly good at it, but I persisted: about two or three times each week, I would go for a … Continue reading →

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