Amanda VanDerHeyden

Craig Barton, former teacher and author known for applying cognitive science to lessons. Anna Stokke, mathematician and K–12 advocate behind Chalk and Talk. John Mighton, founder of Jump Math who builds scaffolded mastery programs. Barbara Oakley, learning scientist and author. Amanda VanDer Heyden, MTSS founder focused on fluency and screening. They discuss designing instruction for limited working memory, fluency vs accuracy, scaffolded class-wide interventions, and making evidence-based methods scalable and irresistible to teachers.

Join Amanda VanDerHeyden, a leading researcher and founder of Spring Math, as she untangles the complexities of universal screening in math. She emphasizes the crucial role of valid screening tools in identifying students needing support. Discover the key skills that predict math success and the pitfalls of overly simplified assessments. Amanda also shares her insights on the differences between math and reading screening, and how effective data collection aligns interventions with student needs. A must-listen for educators looking to improve math instruction!

Experts Dr. Sarah Powell, Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden, Dr. Zach Groshell, and Dr. Anna Stokke discuss the science of Math instruction, emphasizing the importance of conceptual understanding alongside procedural skill development. They explore effective teaching strategies, the promotion of a growth mindset in Math education, and the impactful role of teachers in shaping students' success in Math and beyond.