Jo Boaler: The Path to Gender Equality in Mathematics Learning & Participation

Summary: Girls and boys have equal mathematics potential and achievement, but girls are less likely to pursue higher level mathematics courses and work. This, I will contend, is due to the ways we teach mathematics and the messages girls receive, in and outside of classrooms. In this session we will consider research on gender equity and mindset, and discuss the implications for mathematics teaching and learning. We will consider ways to empower and liberate women and girls, mathematically, looking together at the evidence of particular equity interventions. For more information see: www.youcubed.org. Original title: Mathematical Openness and Creativity: The Path to Gender Equality in Mathematics Learning & Participation. Lecture by Professor Jo Boaler, Stanford University. This is part two of a two part lecture. This lecture was held at the Holmboe symposium 2017. The symposium is an annual symposium for math teachers in Norway supported by The Abel Prize and hosted by The Norwegian Mathematical Council. The sympoisum is named after Niels Henrik Abels teacher, Bernt Michael Holmboe, credited for discovering and cultivating Niels Henrik Abels talent.