Motivation and disposition : pathways to learning mathematics Introduction : motivation and disposition : the hidden curriculum Daniel J. Brahier Part I. Perspectives on motivation and disposition Overview Denisse R. Thompson ch. 1. Motivation and self efficacy in mathematics education Dale H. Schunk and Kerri Richardson ch. 2. A model for mathematics instruction to enhance student motivation and engagement Janette Bobis . . . [et al.] ch. 3. Identity development : critical component for learning in mathematics Alan Zollman M Cecil Smith Patricia Reisdorf ch. 4. Recommendations from self determination theory for enhancing motivation for mathematics Daniel J. Ross and David A. Bergin ch. 5. Student dispositions with respect to mathematics : what current literature says James Beyers Part II. Cultural and societal issues Overview Marilyn E. Strutchens ch. 6. Mathematical dream makers : how two different math departments brought about equity and high achievement Jo Boaler ch. 7. What motivates students to take advanced mathematics : a rural perspective Rick Anderson ch. 8. Factors that motivate aboriginal students to improve their achievement in school mathematics Kanwal Neel ch. 9. What motivates mathematically talented young women Hortensia Soto Johnson Cathleen Craviotto Frieda Parker Part III. Motivation and disposition in the classroom Overview Melfried Olson ch. 10. Metaphors : a powerful means for assessing students mathematical disposition Jinfa Cai and F. Joseph Merlino ch. 11. Using prediction to motivate personal investment in problem solving Lisa Kasmer and Ok Kyeong Kim ch. 12. Developing persistent and flexible problem solvers with a growth mindset Jennifer Suh . . . [et al.] ch. 13. Marks development of productive disposition and motivation Hope Gerson Charity Hyer and Janet Walter ch. 14. Listening to mathematics students voices to assess and build on their motivation : learning in groups Amanda Jansen ch. 15. Motivating mathematics students with manipulatives : using self determination theory to intrinsically motivate students Brett D. Jones Lida J. Uribe Florez and Jesse L. M. Wilkins ch. 16. Using movies and television shows as a mathematics motivator Elana Reiser Part IV. Professional development support Overview M. Lynn Breyfogle and Marian Small ch. 17. Bringing cool into school Keith Devlin ch. 18. Venturing into storybooks : motivating teachers to promote mathematical problem solving Jane M. Wilburne and Jane B. Keat ch. 19. TARGETTS : a tool for teachers to promote adaptive motivation in any mathematics lesson Melissa C. Gilbert and Lauren E. Musu Gillette ch. 20. Developing prospective teachers productive disposition toward fraction operations Juli K. Dixon . . . [et al.] ch. 21. Transforming mathematics teachers attitudes and practices through intensive professional development W. Gary Martin . . . [et al.]