Fostering Collateral Creativity in School Mathematics

This book offers a practical framework for using technology to spark mathematical creativity in students who don't identify as math people, drawing from the author's extensive experience teaching future educators in North America. Through eight focused chapters and detailed appendices, it provides concrete strategies for integrating both physical and digital tools into classroom instruction. The approach centers on building computational learning environments that transform how students engage with mathematical concepts, moving beyond rote procedures to genuine inquiry. This isn't theoretical idealism but field-tested methodology developed through supervising teacher candidates in actual classrooms.

What distinguishes this work is its commitment to making advanced mathematical thinking accessible to all learners, particularly those traditionally underserved by conventional math instruction. The book serves as both philosophical guide and practical manual for educators seeking to democratize mathematical creativity through thoughtful technology integration. Teacher candidates and practicing educators will find the construction details for computational environments especially valuable for immediate classroom implementation. Ultimately, it demonstrates how collateral creativity—those unexpected moments of mathematical insight—can become a regular occurrence rather than rare exception when technology serves as a thinking partner.