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Video Game Design to Make Math Fun

TEDx Talk exploring how video game design principles can revolutionize math learning

Key Moments:

2:15 The problem with traditional math education 6:30 Video game principles that engage learners 11:45 Implementing game design in math classrooms

Why is Math Different Now

Understanding the shift in how we teach and learn mathematics today

Key Moments:

1:30 How math instruction has evolved 4:20 The shift from memorization to understanding 7:10 Why parents might feel confused

Podcast Appearances

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Why Math Sucks and How to Fix It

Math Therapy Podcast • October 16, 2024

Key Moments:

5:00 Why memorization alone fails in math education 20:00 Teaching math like we teach reading: a new approach 40:00 Making math learning joyful and puzzle-like

Unlocking Life's Equations: Personal Growth Through Math

Beyond Hope Project with Jason Tharp • October 4, 2023

Key Moments:

3:00 Math as a tool for personal transformation 15:00 How we use math in daily life without realizing it 25:00 The mission to make everyone fall in love with math

Making Math Irresistible

Making Math Moments That Matter Podcast • April 1, 2019

Key Moments:

7:00 Opening arguments: The case against rote memorization 30:00 What should students actually memorize? 45:00 Finding balance between understanding and fluency

Stop Making Students Memorize Math

DebateMath Podcast • February 3, 2022

Key Moments:

7:00 Opening arguments: The case against rote memorization 30:00 What should students actually memorize? 45:00 Finding balance between understanding and fluency