
Daniel Ansari
Professor and Canada Research Chair in Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience & Learning at Western University. His research explores how children develop number sense and why some struggle with maths.
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Dec 15, 2023 • 58min
Ep 21. The right to learn math with Daniel Ansari
Join math professor, Anna Stokke, as she interviews Dr. Daniel Ansari, who is a Canada Research Chair in developmental cognitive neuroscience. They discuss the importance of early numeracy skills and his research on symbolic representations. They talk about similarities and differences between math and reading. They also debunk the misconception of gender differences in math.
Responding to a question from a teacher, Daniel discusses the role of manipulatives in teaching math. He also discusses dyscalculia and provides some tips for helping students who struggle with math. They close the episode by discussing some common neuromyths. Among other things, Daniel stresses the fundamental right of every child to learn math.
The resource page for this episode includes studies mentioned in the episode and resources for helping children who struggle with math.
EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
https://www.annastokke.com/ep-21-transcript
EPISODE RESOURCES
https://www.annastokke.com/ep-21-resources
MUSIC
Intro and Outro: Coma Media – Catch it
Podington Bear – Proliferate
Blue Dot Sessions – Balti, Hedgeliner, Cornicob, Coulis Coulis, Lissa
Website: www.annastokke.com
X: @rastokke
Threads: @rastokke37
Bluesky: @rastokke.bsky.social

Jul 12, 2025 • 1h 22min
S03E12 - Daniel Ansari on Number Sense, Fluency and Understanding Math Difficulties
Join Professor Daniel Ansari, a leading cognitive neuroscientist and Canada Research Chair at Western University, as he explores the intricacies of children's number sense development. He discusses the significance of symbolic understanding and shares strategies to cultivate arithmetic fluency without causing anxiety. Daniel also dives into concepts like dyscalculia, spatial reasoning's influence on math success, and the connections between dyslexia and dyscalculia. This conversation is packed with practical insights for educators working with young learners.