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Five Principles of Extraordinary Math Teaching

Audience
Teachers, Parents

Description
In this perspective-expanding and enjoyable talk, Dan Finkel invites us to approach learning and teaching math with courage, curiosity, and a sense of play.

Keywords
Effective teaching strategies, math learning, growth mindset, multiple intelligences

Author(s)
Dan Finkel; TedTalk

Date
2016

Abstract
Dan Finkel wants everyone to have fun with math. After completing his Ph.D. in algebraic geometry, he decided that teaching math was the most important contribution he could make to the world. He has devoted much of his life to understanding and teaching the motivation, history, aesthetics, and deep structure of mathematics.