#323: Making Math Make Sense (feat. Brandon Smith)

Send us Fan Mail Have you ever wondered how to make math education better? To make sure there's enough practice and practicality in math lessons? By as early as first and second grade, nearly half of students report feeling ‘moderately nervous’ or more when doing math, and by grades 7–10, surveys find that 82% of U.S. students describe themselves as fearful of math. During play, the brain’s prefrontal cortex — the center for reasoning and problem-solving — lights up more than during direct in...