Neuroscience Meets Social and Emotional Learning Scott Flansburg, The Human Calculator on ”Math Hacks Anyone Can Learn To Transform Your Math Mindset”
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Jul 25, 2021 
Scott Flansburg, known as the Human Calculator and Guinness World Record holder for mental calculations, shares his extraordinary journey and insights on improving numeracy skills. He discusses innovative teaching methods like the Counting Bee to inspire kids, emphasizing understanding math through patterns instead of rote memorization. Flansburg reveals intriguing brain scan findings on spatial reasoning, advocating for neuroplasticity in math learning. The conversation wraps up with the National Counting Bee, celebrating the joy and potential of enhancing numeracy.
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A Third Grader Sparked His Mission
- A third-grade girl's question inspired Scott to shift from performing to teaching his method.
- He then created the Counting Bee to spotlight student skill instead of his own talent.
The Missing Chapter Zero In Math
- Scott Flansburg identifies a missing "chapter zero" in arithmetic that reframes how we teach numbers.
- Teaching logical patterns instead of rote memorization can prevent long-term innumeracy and forgetting.
Start Counting From Zero
- Count from zero, not one, to align your mind with how calculators and numeric patterns work.
- Use zero-through-nine thinking to make mental arithmetic more natural and reliable.