Recommended Books For Educators
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Mathematics for Human Flourishing by Francis Su
Francis Su’s Mathematics for Human Flourishing is a must-read for educators who want to approach math as a deeply human and creative endeavor. While its principles are broad, the book’s philosophy complements the use of storytelling in the early years of mathematics, encouraging educators to inspire curiosity, collaboration, and joy in learning. Pair this book with practical resources like Graham Fletcher’s 3-Act Tasks and Jo Boaler’s workshops for a well-rounded approach to making math meaningful through storytelling.
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Mathematical Mindsets by Jo Boaler
Jo Boaler advocates for teaching math as a creative and inquiry-driven subject. This book emphasizes breaking free from rote learning and encourages integrating storytelling to foster conceptual understanding.
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Young Children’s Mathematics: Cognitively Guided Instruction
by Thomas P. Carpenter, Megan Loef Franke, and Linda Levi
This book provides strategies for understanding how young learners think mathematically. It encourages educators to use student narratives and everyday contexts to guide instruction.