What people are saying about Compassionate Math

I met Dr. Geillan Aly a few years back and instantly my life changed. A remarkable combination of intensity driven by mission and care driven by compassion, I was impressed by her soon after our introduction.  And then she showed me her Compassionate Math Framework. I realized this was a core component to the future of mathematics in our society.
- Aris Wenger, Co-Author of the Advocating for Students of Color in Mathematics series

About the Book:

This isn’t a mindset book; it’s a math book. This isn’t a math book; it’s a mindset book. In the first book of this groundbreaking series, Dr. Geillan Aly takes the reader on a journey of self-discovery to help the reader heal their math trauma. She shows you that math is both emotional and cognitive and that you need both parts of yourself to support the other. Why? Human beings are mathematical beings.

Written for the adult learner who avoids math but wants to finally call themselves a math person, Compassionate Math acknowledges the emotional turmoil many feel when studying math. The book begins by explaining why learning math can be extremely difficult and defines the many social and emotional factors that contribute to mathematical success (or failure), giving language and validity to one’s feelings. From there, the foundational ideas of mathematics are explained using simple language and everyday ideas. Throughout the book, Dr. Aly uses creative metaphors, her own math learning stories, and surprising connections to help the reader understand what they may not have understood before and appreciate the beauty of mathematics.

Compassionate Math provides an approachable path towards understanding mathematics, empowering the reader to reclaim this part of themselves. Rigorous topics aren’t ignored, allowing it to supplement any college text, help a parent or caretaker support their child, or be a springboard to help the reader understand and excel at more advanced mathematical topics.