Perfect for math teachers; anyone who loves calculus, algebra, equations, or statistics; and parents looking to become more involved in their children’s mathematical development.

What if students lectured us in math? Math isn’t always easy and yet, it is far from rigid, as students often remind us by solving
problems in clever and creative ways. Has this phenomenon
been too long overlooked?
This unique volume underscores the importance of teaching mathematics
and invites readers to discover the power of the discipline—
as much a science as it is an art of thought.
Relying on nearly thirty lessons that cover a variety of mathematical
concepts including counting, geometry, algebra, and fractions, the collection reveals the originality of students’ reasoning skills. From
a mathematical perspective, any answer is a good answer if it makes
us think.
Brief and to the point, the featured lessons are built on a similar structure: presentation of a classroom problem, followed by a discussion. Each lesson also includes questions for reflection that address the mathematics involved in the problem and how they are taught.

JÉRÔME PROULX is a professor of mathematics education in the mathematics department at UQAM.
He directs the Laboratoire Épistémologie et Activité Mathématique, which includes academic researchers, graduate students, pedagogical consultants, and teachers.