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Math Academy: Optimizing student learning with Alex Smith and Justin Skycak (Ep 42)

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Building a Strong Mathematical Foundation

This chapter emphasizes the crucial role of mastering prerequisite skills, such as adding fractions, before advancing to more complex mathematical concepts. It uses analogies like 'learning staircase' and gymnastics training to illustrate the importance of scaffolded learning and effective teaching strategies. Additionally, it addresses the balance between conceptual understanding and rote memorization, particularly in mastering times tables, to optimize student learning in mathematics.

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