Using a full-color illustrated approach, a guide to parental math tutoring looks at every aspect of the challenging subject, from simple sums to simultaneous equations, in a book with simple explanations and clear illustrations that parents can share with their children.

Banish math anxiety and give students of all ages a clear roadmap to success Mathematical Mindsets provides practical strategies and activities to help teachers and parents show all children, even those who are convinced that they are bad at math, that they can enjoy and succeed in math. Jo Boaler-Stanford researcher, professor of math education, and expert on math learning-has studied why students don't like math and often fail in math classes....

"Each volume includes a collection of mathematical tasks focused on the big mathematical ideas in the grade level that create opportunities for students to engage in (1) visual mathematics, (2) play, and (3) investigation. For each big idea, the text will introduce and explore the big ideas and address the questions: What is the big idea and why is it important? Activities in the three areas -- visual math, play, and investigation -- will be provided...