Introduction

Lee, Clare and Sue, Johnston-Wilder (2024). Introduction. In: Sue, Johnston-Wilder and Lee, Clare eds. The Mathematical Resilience Book: How Everyone Can Progress in Mathematics. Abingdon, UK: Routledge, pp. 1–9.

DOI: https://doi.org/10.4324/9781003334354-1

Abstract

This book is about mathematical resilience: what it is, why it matters, and the challenge it presents. Mathematical resilience is a term for a collection of attitudes and behaviours which together enable people to learn mathematics in a psychologically healthy way. Mathematically resilient learners have the self-efficacy, self-safeguarding skills, motivation and perseverance needed to overcome difficulties, learn mathematics, and go on to flourish as users of mathematics in society. Teachers (and others) can support the growth of mathematical resilience. We do not talk about mathematically resilient teaching, rather teaching for mathematical resilience; that is making pedagogical choices that develop a positive learning environment which protects everyone’s well-being and gives everyone the best chance of succeeding as healthy learners of mathematics.

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