Originally Posted by Appleton
This is the same woman who doesn't think that kids don't need to memorize their multiplication tables so I can't really take her seriously.

The problem is that some people will take her seriously and think that gifted kids do not need anything 'special'. I googled Jo Boaler and "gifted children" and found this http://giftedexchange.blogspot.com/2007/10/does-ability-grouping-harm-students.html

She also has a new book out (which was mentioned in the article), a website (Youcubed)and a "how to Learn Math" mooc for students and parent/teachers. Some people are bound to pay attention.