This author tries to teach young women to break out of the stereotypes and understand, master, and enjoy the relevance, power, and beauty of mathematics to the fullest.

Using surveys and focus groups in an inquiry project, the authors learned that four research-based pedagogical moves improved their teaching and inspired students to persist in problem solving.

Use freedom of choice to promote students’ mathematical flexibility.

An entry-level high school algebra project increases student engagement as they explore reasons to learn mathematics.

Math is so much more than numbers.