
Everyone wants to see children and young adults succeed in math, but it can be difficult to sort myths from facts in education. Join math professor, Anna Stokke, for conversations with leading educators and researchers about the importance of math, effective teaching methods, and debunking common myths about math and teaching. Chalk & Talk is a podcast for anyone interested in education, including... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 69 | Founded | 3 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | EducationHow ToScienceMathematics | |||

In this episode, Anna is joined by Dr. Montserrat (Montse) Gomendio, a former Secretary of State for Education in Spain. Montse is also a former Deputy Director of Education for the OECD, the international organization that administers the PISA test... more
In this episode, Anna is joined by Dr. John Sweller, emeritus professor at the University of New South Wales and the researcher best known for developing Cognitive Load Theory. Together, they explore how cognitive load theory should guide classroom p... more
In this episode, Anna is joined by two world-renowned experts in human memory and learning, Dr. Elizabeth Bjork and Dr. Robert Bjork, to explore what makes a difficulty desirable in learning.
They explain why some learning strategies that feel effor... more
In this episode, Anna is joined once again by Dr. Sarah Powell, a professor at the University of Texas at Austin whose research focusses on supporting students with math difficulties. They respond to a recent NCSM statement criticizing the Science of... more
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Anna Stokke’s Chalk and Talk podcast has been life-changing for me. As a parent trying to understand why my daughter struggled with math, the podcast helped me finally make sense of how math should actually be taught. Hearing experts discuss evidence-based instruction gave me hope that students like my daughter can succeed when they receive the right kind of teaching. The podcast also led me to educators like Jonathan Regino, whose work has inspired me and helped me see a path forward for my dau... more
Chalk n Talk features guests with real expertise—Anita Archer, Brian Poncy, Stephen Chew, and Daisy Christodoulou—and gives them the space to explain their thinking without rushing or simplification.
Anna is fighting the good fight for clear, effective math instruction. Constructivist math is math’s “Whole Language Reading” moment and is harming our kids. Shout it from the mountaintop Anna!
I can’t wait to listen to the next episode. I learn so much about how to teach — all the things I wish I’d learned in my education degree! I appreciate the frank and direct information and the positive focus on excellence in the teaching and learning of math, without getting bogged down in unnecessary controversy. What a joy to hear Anna Stokke and Anita Archer in conversation. Thank you.
As another reviewer said common sense, but also, thoroughly grounded in science and research. Anna gets the best guests from around the world. I think it’s a plus as well that she’s in Canada, because in the US much of the discourse around education gets overly political, which is unfortunate. Anna is an actual mathematician and instructor at the college level. She sees what the kids need to be prepared to get upper level courses and be college/university ready. Enough with vibe mathing. Just te... more
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Conversations focus on effective math teaching practices and the importance of debunking prevalent myths within education. Discussions feature expert guests who provide insights into evidence-based instructional methods, cognitive science in education, and strategies to improve math proficiency among students. The show is likely to resonate with educators, parents, and anyone interested in elevating the understanding and teaching of mathematics. Noteworthy is the commitment to providing practical, research-informed guidance that addresses contemporary challenges faced in math education, making it a valuable resource for rethinking instructional methods.
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Recent guests on Chalk & Talk include:
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2. Elizabeth Bjork
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