Math education is changing fast — and few people are leading that change more thoughtfully than John SanGiovanni, a math educator, district leader, and author of numerous influential books. In this episode of our math education podcast, John shares the conversations we should be having about teaching math — and what’s getting in the way.
John offers a refreshingly candid take on what’s missing from our current math dialogue — and why focusing on instructional quality, not gadgets or gimmicks, is the way forward.
💻 Links Mentioned in this Episode
Books by John SanGiovanni:
📘 Productive Math Struggle: A 6-Point Action Plan for Fostering Perseverance
Website - https://www.sangiomath.com/
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