Information and Techniques

Recommended Reading: Productive Math Struggle: A 6- Point Action Plan for Fostering Perseverance by John J. SanGiovanni, Susie Katt and Kevin J. Dykema.

Mathematical Mindsets by Jo Boaler

Mathish by Jo Boaler

The Neuroscience Behind Productive Struggle

Chart of what it looks like for students to be strong in mathematical practices.

Resources to Use in Class

YouCubed a website by Jo Boaler's group at Stanford. This site not only has research to support your work with productive struggle but also has advice for techniques such as math norms to use with your class.

SEE THE TASKS PAGE FOR LOTS OF IDEAS OF ACTIVITIES THAT WILL PROMOTE PRODUCTIVE STRUGGLE.