Why I love numbers
by Jo Boaler I love numbers. One of the things I most love about them is the interesting ways they are made and the ways they combine together to reveal fascinating and seemingly endless patterns. Many people think of numbers as European creations – but they have a rich, cultural history that draws from different […]
My Favourite Teacher
My Favorite Teacher When people ask me if there was a teacher that prompted my interest in maths, I always answer with a definitive “yes”! Most of my maths classes in elementary and secondary school were not very inspiring. The teacher would share some methods and I would power through textbook questions, trying to finish […]