What is math? And why do we all need it? -- What's going wrong in classrooms? Identifying the problems -- A vision for a better future : effective classroom approaches -- Taming the monster : new forms of testing that encourage learning -- Stuck in the slow lane : how American grouping systems perpetuate low achievement -- Paying the price for sugar and spice : how girls and women are kept out of math and science -- Key strategies and ways of working -- Giving children the best mathematical start : activities and advice for parents -- Moving to a more positive future.

A critical read for teachers and parents who want to improve children's mathematics learning, What's Math Got to Do with It? is "an inspiring resource" (Publishers Weekly). Featuring all the important advice and suggestions in the original edition of What's Math Got to Do with It?, this revised edition is now updated with new research on the brain and mathematics that is revolutionizing scientists' understanding of learning and potential. As always Jo Boaler presents research findings through practical ideas that can be used in classrooms and homes. The new What's Math Got to Do with It? prepares teachers and parents for the Common Core, shares Boaler's work on ways to teach mathematics for a "growth mindset," and includes a range of advice to inspire teachers and parents to give their students the best mathematical experience possible.