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68 Addressing Mathematics Anxiety with Dr Aditya Nagrath

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In this episode of Blooming Curious, Dr. Aditya Nagrath, author of ‘Treating Mathematics Anxiety’ and founder of the Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy, joins the podcast to discuss his mission to remove mathematics anxiety and empower children in their learning. Dr. Nagrath explains how deficits in early childhood mathematics lead to future difficulties, the importance of understanding mathematical language, and provides insights into his program, Elephant Learning. This digital tool uses adaptive algorithms and gamification to personalise learning paths and effectively teach essential math topics from counting to algebra. Dr. Nagrath also shares strategies for parents to incorporate math into daily life and highlights the importance of maintaining high standards and challenging students. Tune in for an enlightening conversation on supporting children’s mathematical confidence.

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00:00 Introduction to Dr. Aditya Nagarath and Elephant Learning

00:56 Understanding Early Childhood Math Deficits
02:37 The Language of Mathematics
04:47 Overview of Elephant Learning Program
08:16 Addressing Math Anxiety
16:35 Importance of STEM and Higher-Level Math
25:42 Strategies for Parents to Foster Math Skills
31:01 Success Stories and Personal Anecdotes
35:29 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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