Anna Stokke

Math professor Anna Stokke and educator Dr. Carl Hendrick discuss topics including growth mindset, motivation vs. academic success, the validity of measuring engagement, teaching critical thinking, the science of learning, the impact of mobile phones on learning, and advice for new teachers.

Anna Stokke, a mathematician and professor passionate about math education reform, dives into the pitfalls of contemporary math teaching methods. She argues for the necessity of explicit skill practice over vague conceptual understanding and highlights the crucial role of foundational skills like fractions and basic algebra. Stokke also critiques the notion that teaching confidence can substitute for actual math skills and stresses that efficiency and accuracy must remain central in math instruction. Her insights challenge the status quo and pave the way for a more structured approach to math learning.

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.

Anna Stokke, a Professor at the University of Winnipeg and host of the Chalk and Talk podcast, dives deep into the world of maths education. She shares her journey advocating for evidence-informed teaching practices. Topics include debunking misleading research, the importance of fluency beyond speed, and the dangers of prioritizing engagement over actual learning. Anna also offers practical teaching strategies, like cover-copy-compare and spaced retrieval, to help students build confidence and tackle complex maths effectively.

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.