Chalk & Talk

Education policy expert Dr. Tom Loveless discusses the National Math Advisory Panel, NCTM standards, math wars, concerns about the California Math Framework, San Francisco's de-tracking initiative, and the importance of memorizing math facts. A must-listen for math educators, parents, and policymakers.

Discussion with Dr. Dylan Wiliam focuses on improving math proficiency, knowledge-rich curriculum, and teacher effectiveness. Examples of using formative assessment for student learning provided. Practical wisdom for teachers, policy makers, and parents shared in the podcast.

Math professor Anna Stokke interviews Dr. Ben Solomon, a psychology professor known for his expertise in research methodology. They discuss flaws in education research papers, the importance of evidence-based practices in education, and the need for critical evaluation of claims. The podcast explores red flags in education research, the controversy around teaching standard algorithms, and the significance of math education for career opportunities.

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.

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

Join math professor, Anna Stokke, as she discusses reading and math with Dr. Matthew Burns, well-known for his research in reading and math interventions. They dive into the history of reading instruction and explore parallels with math instruction. The podcast addresses the shift happening in reading education towards phonics and suggests creating a similar shift for math. They also touch on the unethical promotion of ineffective programs and the importance of teaching the scientific method.

Dr. Adrian Mims, co-founder of the Calculus Project, talks about the importance of increasing calculus enrollment among underrepresented students. They discuss the program's components including pre-teaching math and the impact of offering math acceleration options. He also shares advice for policy makers on improving math outcomes for traditionally underrepresented students.

Join Anna Stokke in a conversation with Daisy Christodoulou as they debunk education myths including the importance of content knowledge and the role of exams. They discuss the practice of ungrading and the acquisition of knowledge. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in education!

Psychology professor, Robin Codding, discusses the relationship between timed tests and math anxiety, including the importance of timed practice and strategies to mitigate anxiety. They also explore the difference between philosophy-based and evidence-based instruction, and the role of culture and technology in education.

Cognitive psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Daniel Willingham shares strategies from his book on applying cognitive science to education. Topics include debunking learning styles, retrieval practice, helping students solve math problems, using notes effectively, and overcoming setbacks.