TY - JOUR AU - Young, Julie PY - 2021/10/01 Y2 - 2024/03/29 TI - Fostering Mathematical Creativity JF - Learning to Teach Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies Through Research and Practice JA - LearnTeach VL - 10 IS - 1 SE - Section on Mathematics DO - UR - https://openjournals.utoledo.edu/index.php/learningtoteach/article/view/468 SP - AB - <p>The world needs creative problem solvers, perhaps now more than ever. The mathematics classroom is the perfect place to cultivate such creative thinkers. Mathematics is often considered a rule-based subject that has little room for creativity. This manuscript aims to show that creativity has a place in the mathematics classroom. Teacher choices have a significant impact on whether creativity is fostered or suppressed in the math classroom. Through critical reflection of current teaching methods, teachers can create a classroom environment where creativity flourishes. Methods for doing so are discussed, including teaching for understanding, choosing and creating rich tasks that have a “lower floor and higher ceiling,” (Boaler, 2016) allowing ample time for thinking, and telling students to be creative.</p> ER -