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Ep 21. The right to learn math with Daniel Ansari

Ep 21. The right to learn math with Daniel Ansari

Update: 2023-12-15
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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

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Ep 21. The right to learn math with Daniel Ansari

Ep 21. The right to learn math with Daniel Ansari

Anna Stokke