Beyond Your WHY How We're Accidentally Teaching Kids to Hate Math with Pat Murray
Jun 25, 2025
53:42
Meet Pat Murray. His WHY.os is Simplify - Better Way - Challenge.
Pat Murray is the founder of Maths Online, a digital teaching platform that’s helped over 1.5 million students understand math in a simpler, faster way. He’s known for breaking down complicated topics so they actually make sense—even for kids (or parents) who’ve always hated math. With decades of teaching experience and a WHY of Simplify, Pat’s mission is clear: make learning easier for everyone.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
- Why most kids aren’t actually “bad at math”—and what’s really holding them back
- How Pat went from pro rugby to creating one of the most-used online math programs
- What teachers and parents need to know about AI, financial literacy, and fixing the education system
If you’ve ever struggled to help a child with their homework, or wondered what’s missing in today’s schools, this episode is worth your time. Listen now.
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