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Math-ish Virtual Book Study



Calling all mathematics educators! If you are as excited as I am about the release of Jo Boaler’s new book, Math-ish, then you are going to want to get in on this book study. The book is set to release on May 7th, 2024.

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Book Study Slides

MATH-ish Companion Site


Who is your facilitator: Dustin Purdy is a passionate mathematics educator with over 17 years of experience teaching math in rural, urban, and online settings.

Dustin has taught grades 6-12, with experience in 6th Grade Math, Pre-Algebra, 8th Grade Math, Algebra, Algebra A1/A2, Honors Algebra, Algebra 2, Pre-Calculus, Statistics, Calculus 1, Calculus 2, and has also taught college courses. He is a NYS Certified 5-12 Math Teacher experienced with The CCLS and NextGen Standards. Currently Dustin is teaching 6-12 math at Dwight Global Online School. He is passionate about transforming mathematics education; teaching growth mindset in mathematics; and creating an equitable and inclusive space where all students can learn, grow and thrive.


What will we be reading? Math-Ish by Jo Boaler

When will we meet? Weekly on Wednesday @ 7:30 PM EST through Zoom.

(Tentative Start Date: Wednesday, May 15th, 2024)

How much will this cost? The only cost to you is the cost of the book. Everything else is free.

How do I get the book? Pre-Order on Amazon

How do I get involved? Complete this Google Form. Make sure to like, comment, and share this blog post. Blog post link
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I can’t wait for the opportunity to meet and work with new educators. I am always excited to hear others stories and experiences in the classroom and I love learning from you! Please join me for this fun and exciting opportunity to network and grow your practices.
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