Performing Math

Discover a groundbreaking perspective on mathematics education with Performing Math by Andrew Fiss, published by Rutgers University Press in 2020. This engaging paperback spans 216 pages and utilizes unique primary sources from over a dozen educational archives to present a performance-oriented history of American math education.

Fiss argues that understanding the evolution of math teaching can illuminate contemporary attitudes toward mathematics and offers innovative solutions to tackle the pervasive issue of math anxiety. Ideal for educators, students, and anyone interested in the intersection of performance and education, this book invites readers to rethink traditional approaches to math learning.

Join Andrew Fiss on this insightful journey that not only examines the past but also provides a roadmap for a more positive future in math education.