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Whose Math is it? is a must read for any math teacher that seeks to create a classroom learning environment in which their students are actively engaged in challenging mathematics, thoughtfully and respectfully discussing their mathematical thinking, and are personally aware of their own learning and agency.
Whose Math Is It? is about teaching students how to take ownership of 'their math'. A comprehensive book that includes examples, tools, strategies, and resources, it is great for any educator (teacher, co-teacher, instructional coach, and administrator) who wants all their students to see themselves as mathematicians who critically think about mathematics and talk about it in meaningful ways. Educators who want to their math students to feel confident and believe in themselves will want to read this book!
Student efficacy in the math class is attainable and should be a goal for every math teacher. Whose Math Is It? provides effective strategies to move the focus from teachers doing the heavy lifting to students becoming empowered in their learning. Joseph Assof’s book guides teachers in the creation of classroom systems that support student agency in learning.