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Jo Boaler: Empowering Students Through Innovative Math Education

Guy Kawasaki's Remarkable People

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Expanding Math Horizons

The chapter critiques the narrow approach to math education, pushing for a shift towards engaging students in critical thinking and real-world applications. It highlights the negative impacts of focusing solely on shallow mathematical skills, emphasizing the importance of broader problem-solving skills. With examples from data science courses and practical scenarios like vaccination statistics, the chapter stresses the need for a more comprehensive and creative math education.

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