The Learning Scientists Podcast Episode 77: EF+Math -- Interdisciplinary Teams Co-Creating Evidence-Based Approaches
Oct 12, 2023
This episode discusses EF+Math's mission to improve math learning for black and Latinx students and students experiencing poverty. It highlights the importance of collaboration and including all stakeholders in the decision-making process. The chapter on teaching fractions emphasizes the use of money as a visual tool. The speakers also discuss the importance of hands-on experiences and equity in math education.
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Teacher Input Improves Design
- Maxim Vickerie discusses his experience co-creating educational resources with EF+Math.
- He emphasizes the importance of teacher input in curriculum design, citing a specific example where a developer's initial plan was improved by teacher feedback.
Iterative Curriculum Design
- Curriculum design should be iterative, involving continuous feedback and refinement.
- This approach allows for adjustments based on classroom experiences, ensuring the materials effectively reach students.
Money Makes Fractions Accessible
- Maxim Vickerie shares an anecdote about using money to teach fractions to third graders.
- Relating fractions to real-world concepts like money made the concept more accessible and engaging for students.