John Mighton

Mathematician, playwright, bestselling author, and founder of JUMP Math, known for work on building math confidence and evidence-based approaches to math education.

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Sep 20, 2025 • 44min

S5E03: John Mighton on Building Math Confidence, One Problem at a Time

John Mighton, a mathematician, playwright, and founder of JUMP Math, shares his vision for transforming math education. He challenges the misconception that only certain students can succeed in math, emphasizing the need for equitable teaching approaches. Mighton discusses personal breakthroughs in self-teaching and critiques common instructional errors that hinder learning. He offers practical steps for schools to implement JUMP Math, underscoring that improving math confidence is key to student success.

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