Anna Stokke

Anna Stokke, a mathematician and professor passionate about math education reform, dives into the pitfalls of contemporary math teaching methods. She argues for the necessity of explicit skill practice over vague conceptual understanding and highlights the crucial role of foundational skills like fractions and basic algebra. Stokke also critiques the notion that teaching confidence can substitute for actual math skills and stresses that efficiency and accuracy must remain central in math instruction. Her insights challenge the status quo and pave the way for a more structured approach to math learning.

Math professor Anna Stokke and educator Dr. Carl Hendrick discuss topics including growth mindset, motivation vs. academic success, the validity of measuring engagement, teaching critical thinking, the science of learning, the impact of mobile phones on learning, and advice for new teachers.

Anna Stokke, a Professor at the University of Winnipeg and host of the Chalk and Talk podcast, dives deep into the world of maths education. She shares her journey advocating for evidence-informed teaching practices. Topics include debunking misleading research, the importance of fluency beyond speed, and the dangers of prioritizing engagement over actual learning. Anna also offers practical teaching strategies, like cover-copy-compare and spaced retrieval, to help students build confidence and tackle complex maths effectively.

Experts Dr. Sarah Powell, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden, Dr. Zach Groshell, and Dr. Anna Stokke discuss the science of Math instruction, emphasizing the importance of conceptual understanding alongside procedural skill development. They explore effective teaching strategies, the promotion of a growth mindset in Math education, and the impactful role of teachers in shaping students' success in Math and beyond.

Renowned math experts discuss teaching math emphasizing nonlinear presentation. They delve into research approaches and evidence-based practices. Exploring task levels in student engagement and behavior. Balancing conceptual understanding and procedural skills in math instruction. Fostering a growth mindset in math education and supporting teachers for effective practices.