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The Myth of Ability Nurturing Mathematical Talent in Every Child

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  • Publisher:
    House of Anansi Press, 2003
    Note: This book was purchased with support from the Government of Canada's Social Development Partnerships Program - Disability Component.

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  • Author: Mighton, John
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    2003
    Summary:

    A student in a remedial class who couldn't count by twos is now in an academic program a year ahead of her grade level. An entire Grade 3 class, including so-called slow learners, scores over 90% on a Grade 6-7 math test. These are just two of mathematician John Mighton's many success stories since he started JUMP (Junior Undiscovered Math Prodigies), a not-for-profit organization providing free math tutoring for elementary-level students from low income homes. In The Myth of Ability John Mighton tells JUMP's fascinating story and explains its teaching method with lots of simple examples.

    Subject(s): Mathematics--Study and teaching (Elementary) | Mighton, John, 1957- | Mathematical ability | Underachievers | Children with social disabilities--Education
    Original Publisher: [S.l.], House of Anansi Press Inc
    Language(s): English