Ep 62 - Howie Hua is building mathematical confidence

Feb 2, 2026

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Howie Hua (professor, speaker, and social media communicator) joins us to explore what it really means to be “good at math” and how we can help students build a strong math identity. Through quick routines, mindset moves, and rich examples, Howie shows how shifting from answer-getting to sensemaking can transform classrooms into safe, collaborative spaces where students truly believe: I can do hard things.

This episode is equal parts practical and inspiring, and it gave the MoTR crew a lot to reflect on.

CONTACT / RESOURCES:

Howie Hua

hhua@csufresno.edu (email for the slide deck)

Find Howie on social media for math explainer videos, teaching tips, and math memes.

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