Books by Author Jo Boaler

Jo Boaler, 2024

In Math-ish, Boaler shares new neuroscientific research on how embracing the concept of “math-ish”—a theory of mathematics as it exists in the real world—changes the way we think about mathematics, data, and ourselves. When we can see the value of diversity among people and multi-faceted approaches to learning math, we are free to truly flourish.

Jo Boaler, 2019

In Limitless Mind, Stanford University professor, bestselling author, and acclaimed educator Jo Boaler explodes myths about learning and reveals the six keys to unlocking our boundless learning potential. Her research proves that those who achieve at the highest levels do not do so because of a genetic inclination toward any one skill but because of the keys that she reveals in the book. Our brains are not “fixed,” but entirely capable of change, growth, adaptability, and rewiring. Want to be fluent in mathematics? Learn a foreign language? Play the guitar? Write a book? The truth is not only that anyone at any age can learn anything, but the act of learning itself fundamentally changes who we are, and as Boaler argues, what we go on to achieve.

Jo Boaler, 2022

Mathematical Mindsets is based on thousands of hours of in-depth study and research into the most effective―and ineffective―ways to teach math to young people. Brand-new research from the last five years that sheds brighter light on how to turn a fear of math into an enthusiastic desire to learn. Jo Boaler delivers a blueprint to banishing math anxiety and laying a foundation for mathematics success that anyone can build on. Perfect for students who have been convinced they are naturally "bad at math," the author offers a demonstration of how to turn self-doubt into self-confidence by relying on the "mindset" framework.