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John Mighton
AuthorBooks · Second handSince 1957
John Mighton, O.C. born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on October 2, 1957, is a Canadian mathematician, playwright and best-selling author, who is known for his work to support children's successful math education. Mighton founded JUMP Math as a charity in 2002 and developed the JUMP Math program to address student underachievement in math. Mighton has won national and international awards for his contributions to both math education and Canadian theatre as an internationally recognized playwright.
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About John Mighton
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1957
John Mighton, O.C. born in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on October 2, 1957, is a Canadian mathematician, playwright and best-selling author, who is known for his work to support children's successful math education. Mighton founded JUMP Math as a charity in 2002 and developed the JUMP Math program to address student underachievement in math. Mighton has won national and international awards for his contributions to both math education and Canadian theatre as an internationally recognized playwright.
John Mighton is a versatile Canadian author who successfully bridges the worlds of mathematics and playwriting.
Born in Hamilton in 1957, he has dedicated much of his career to the teaching and popularization of mathematics.
His prolific career includes 158 works, with a particular focus on educational resources for learning.
Beyond his academic work, Mighton has explored the artistic realm by working as an actor and playwright.
His pedagogical approach seeks to transform mathematics education through practical and accessible exercises.
