The Importance of Explicit Instruction in Learning

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There's a misconception out there sometimes that this only works for struggling students. Explicit instruction has one of reliably consistently the strongest effect size on achievement, regardless of learner proficiency or topic area. You're kind of a fool to take advice from a thought leader who will tell you it's a bad idea because actually it's a really reliable way to improve learning.

Join math professor Anna Stokke as she interviews Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden, a leading expert in using evidence-based methods to improve math instruction in schools. Dr. VanDerHeyden is a co-founder of The Science of Math, a group of experts advocating for evidence-based math instruction.

Dr. VanDerHeyden shares the origins and goals of the Science of Math movement, as well as addressing common misconceptions. Do timed tests cause math anxiety? Do standard algorithms hinder understanding? Is explicit instruction only helpful for struggling learners? The discussion also covers what happens when kids fall behind in math, among other topics.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in education, especially teachers and parents.

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