The Age Of Storytellers A Growth Framework For Teaching Mathematics With Purpose

The Age of Storytellers: A GROWTH Framework for Teaching Mathematics with Purpose

The Age of Storytellers: A GROWTH Framework for Teaching Mathematics with Purpose invites educators into a transformative vision of teaching—one where mathematics becomes a human story, and teachers are its storytellers. In this groundbreaking work, Dr. Kevin Berkopes argues that in an era dominated by artificial intelligence and standardized education, it is storytelling—not procedure—that will define the future of great teaching. Drawing on research, philosophy, and lived classroom experience, The Age of Storytellers reclaims the soul of mathematics education through the GROWTH Framework: Grasp the Meaning Reveal the Horizons Observe the Implications Weave Together Concepts Teach with Peers Hear Your Students Each movement helps teachers approach mathematics not as isolated content, but as a living, evolving narrative—full of wonder, tension, connection, and possibility. Perfect for educators, instructional coaches, and thought leaders in STEM and teacher development, this book doesn’t just reimagine what math class can be. It restores the dignity of the teaching profession, honors student identity, and calls on us to become the cultural stewards our classrooms and communities need. Whether you're a veteran teacher or just beginning your journey, this book is your invitation to teach with purpose, connection, and story.

Teaching Mathematics as Storytelling

This book presents storytelling in mathematics as a medium for creating a classroom in which mathematics is appreciated, understood, and enjoyed. The authors demonstrate how students' mathematical activity can be engaged via storytelling. Readers are introduced to many mathematical stories of different kinds, such as stories that provide a frame or a background to mathematical problems, stories that deeply intertwine with the content, and stories that explain concepts or ideas. Moreover, the authors present a framework for creating new stories, ideas for using and enriching existing stories, as well as several techniques for storytelling that make telling more interactive and more appealing to the learner. This book is of interest for those who teach mathematics, or teach teachers to teach mathematics. It may be of interest to those who like stories or like mathematics, or those who dislike either mathematics or stories, but are ready to reconsider their position.

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