Seriously Fun Maths - Tuohilampi, Laura

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Résumé :
Dr Laura Tuohilampi (University of New South Wales (UNSW) Arts, Design and Architecture) is a mathematics education researcher, an inservice teacher trainer and the founder of Math Hunger and Maths for Humans. Passionate about shifting mindsets to recognise maths as positive, engaging and achievable, her work explores practices that are innovative, engaging and which seek to inspire teachers. Laura is a multi-award-winning researcher, who focuses on interest development, engagement and the social and contextual aspects of learning mathematics. This is her second book, but first international publication....

Biographie:
Dr Laura Tuohilampi (University of New South Wales (UNSW) Arts, Design and Architecture) is a mathematics education researcher, an inservice teacher trainer and the founder of Math Hunger and Maths for Humans. Passionate about shifting mindsets to recognise maths as positive, engaging and achievable, her work explores practices that are innovative, engaging and which seek to inspire teachers. Laura is a multi-award-winning researcher, who focuses on interest development, engagement and the social and contextual aspects of learning mathematics. This is her second book, but first international publication.

Sommaire:
In Seriously Fun Maths, Dr Laura Tuohilampi changes the narrative of mathematics education into something fascinating, intriguing and something that touches every human. Based on her cutting-edge research she challenges the outdated ways of motivating students around maths. This engaging book provides teachers with research, resources and activities to teach a lesson a month. The rich activities are accessible to young students and deep enough for secondary students. Even adults! This book will help mathematics educators reflect on their skills of orchestrating mathematical discussions and problem-solving. They will learn how to increase students' engagement in ways that reduce stress-inducing expectations around what a 'good' student in maths can and cannot do. Teachers will improve their grasp of what's important - making mathematics a meaningful experience. Everyone will have serious fun while learning maths!...