Three animated characters read "MATH-ish" by Jo Boaler at a table. They are engaged and smiling, with an orange cat also showing interest.

New from Stanford professor Jo Boaler,
expert in mathematics learning and cofounder of Youcubed and Struggly

Math-ish is a groundbreaking guide to finding joy, understanding and diversity in mathematics.

Mathematics is a fundamental part of life, yet every one of us has a unique relationship with learning and understanding the subject. Working with numbers may inspire confidence in our abilities or provoke anxiety and trepidation. Stanford researcher, mathematics education professor, and a leading expert on math learning Dr. Jo Boaler argues that our differences are the key to unlocking our greatest mathematics potential.

In Math-ish, Boaler shares new neuroscientific research on how embracing the concept of “math-ish”—a theory of mathematics as it exists in the real world—changes the way we think about mathematics, data, and ourselves. When we can see the value of diversity among people and multi-faceted approaches to learning math, we are free to truly flourish. 

When mathematics is approached more broadly, inclusively, and with a greater sense of wonder and play—when we value the different ways people see, approach, and understand it—we empower ourselves and gain a beneficial understanding of its value in our lives.

Illustration of a person in a blue shirt reading.
A headshot of Jo Boaler looking at the camera and smiling.

Dr. Jo Boaler is the Nominelli Olivier professor of education (mathematics) at Stanford University, the faculty director of youcubed—an education resource that has reached over 230 million students, and cofounder of Struggly.

She is the author of the first MOOC on mathematics teaching and learning, as well as nineteen mathematics books and numerous research articles. Her work has been published in the New York Times, Time magazine, The Telegraph, The Atlantic, the Wall Street Journal, and many other news outlets. She was named by the BBC as one of eight educators “changing the face of education.”

Order Math-ish and join Jo Boaler for an exclusive book club series discussing the book. Click here for more information and to redeem this offer. 

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A hand holds a limited edition plushie of a teal character with pink ears, black limbs, and a top hat featuring the Union Jack.

Meet Ish, the Math-ish Mascot

Now an adorable plushie you can bring to your home or classroom!

Ish, like Jo, is Brit-ish (get it?) and is here to remind us to lighten up and have some fun quantifying our world, to not stress about always being precise.

Ish is cute, cuddly, and very soft, and can be used as a tool in classroom games, or simply loved like any beloved stuffed animal.

Ish is a pre-order item. Orders will begin shipping on 05/21.

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  • 6.5” tall when standing, ~3.6” tall when sitting. 2.3oz.

  • Super soft polyester with embroidered features. Surface washable. Non-flammable.

  • Professionally manufactured. Made in China.