John Mighton
Mathematician, founder of JUMP Math, playwright and author whose work focuses on evidence-based K–8 math materials and improving math learning outcomes.
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Dec 19, 2025 • 1h 8min
Why students struggle in math and how to fix it with Barbara Oakley and John Mighton (Ep 61)
Join John Mighton, a mathematician and founder of JUMP Math, alongside Barbara Oakley, a learning scientist and bestselling author, as they dive into the world of math education. They discuss their new Coursera course aimed at tackling math anxiety and highlight the significance of practice and worked examples. From building mathematical schemas to the dangers of over-relying on manipulatives, they address critical learning strategies. The conversation reveals how transforming math education can unlock human potential and improve societal resilience.
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Mar 4, 2026 • 1h 33min
Avsnitt 68: Roundtable on Math instruction based on the Science of Learning with Amanda VanDer Heyden-Anna Stokke-Barbara Oakley-Craig Barton-John Mighton
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.
