Jo Boaler

Professor

Biography

Mathematics teaching and learning - in particular, how different teaching approaches impact students' learning, how to teach mathematics for a “growth mindset”, and how equity is promoted in mathematics classrooms. The role of groupwork and mathematical discussions in the development of understanding. The ways teachers may be supported in moving towards equitable and effective teaching environments. The importance of data science and ways to integrate data science into all subjects in school.

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Other Titles

Professor, Graduate School of Education
Faculty Affiliate, Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI)
Member, Wu Tsai Neurosciences Institute

Program Affiliations

CTE: Mathematics Education

CTE: Teacher Education

Race, Inequality, and Language in Education (RILE)

(MA) STEP

(MA) CTE

(MS) EDS

Stanford Accelerator for Learning

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Research Interests

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Recent Publications

Boaler, J., Conte, K., Cor, K., Dieckmann, J. A., LaMar, T., Ramirez, J., & Selbach-Allen, M. (2024). Studying the Opportunities Provided by an Applied High School Mathematics Course: Explorations in Data Science. JOURNAL OF STATISTICS AND DATA SCIENCE EDUCATION.

Boaler, J., Brown, K., LaMar, T., Leshin, M., & Selbach-Allen, M. (2022). Infusing Mindset through Mathematical Problem Solving and Collaboration: Studying the Impact of a Short College Intervention. EDUCATION SCIENCES, 12(10).

Boaler, J. (2022). Thinking Better: The Art of the Shortcut in Math and Life by Marcus du Sautoy. MATHEMATICAL INTELLIGENCER.

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