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Chalk & Talk

Anna Stokke
Explicit Instruction
Mathematics Education
Teaching Strategies
Retrieval Practice
Cognitive Load Theory
Math Education
Math Instruction
Cognitive Psychology
Instructional Hierarchy
Education
Creativity
Problem Solving
Math Fluency
Cognitive Science
Edtech
Direct Instruction
Science Of Learning
Gen Z
Education Research
Equitable Instruction

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

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In this episode, Anna is joined by returning guests Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva and Dr. Paul Kirschner, authors of the upcoming book Becoming an Expert Teacher: Deliberate Practice for Effective Teaching.

They explore what makes an expert teacher and how tea... more

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In this solo episode, Anna Stokke explores five common misconceptions in math education that may sound convincing but aren't supported by high-quality evidence. This episode is based on a chapter she wrote for The Practice Project, which is a joint i... more

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In this episode, Anna Stokke is joined by Rachel Canter, Director of Education Policy for the Reinventing America's Schools Project and author of the report Inside the Mississippi Marathon. They explore how Mississippi transformed from one of the low... more

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In this episode, Anna Stokke is joined by Doug Lemov, author of Teach Like a Champion and one of the most influential voices on effective teaching practice. They discuss educational equity and why strong teaching, clear behaviour routines, high expec... more

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Nidhi Sachdeva
Professor or researcher featured on episode
The Science of Learning / Research Ed Canada
Episode: The Science and Craft of Great Teaching with Nidhi Sachdeva and Paul Kirschner (Ep 78)
Paul Kirschner
Professor Emeritus of Educational Psychology
Open University (Netherlands)
Episode: The Science and Craft of Great Teaching with Nidhi Sachdeva and Paul Kirschner (Ep 78)
Rachel Canter
Director of Education Policy for the Reinventing America's Schools Project
Progressive Policy Institute; Mississippi First
Episode: The Story Behind Mississippi’s Education Turnaround with Rachel Canter (Ep 76)
Doug Lemov
Author of Teach Like a Champion and other teaching guides
Teach Like a Champion, Coach's Guide to Teaching
Episode: How high expectations drive student achievement with Doug Lemov (Ep 75)
Jonathan Regino
Pre-K–12 Supervisor of Math at Interboro School District
Interboro School District
Episode: Mailbag I: Choosing math resources and handling mixed classes with Jon Regino
Robert Peal
Joint Head Teacher of the West London Free School
West London Free School
Episode: Inside one of England’s top-performing non-selective schools with Robert Peal (Ep 72)
Thomas Briggs
Executive Director, Center for Educational Progress
Center for Educational Progress
Episode: Conviction vs. evidence: What’s driving math education’s worst policies with Thomas Briggs and David Shuck (Ep 71)
David Shuck
Senior Fellow, Center for Educational Progress
Center for Educational Progress
Episode: Conviction vs. evidence: What’s driving math education’s worst policies with Thomas Briggs and David Shuck (Ep 71)
Joanna Barbousas
Pro Vice Chancellor of Education, Impact and Innovation; Dean of the School of Education at La Trobe University
La Trobe University
Episode: We know more about teaching than ever—so why is change so slow? with Joanna Barbousas (Ep 69)

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Anna Stokke
Host of Chalk & Talk, math professor

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 351 ratings
  • NJ Math Coach

    The June 19th episode (Mailbag 2) was amazing. I plan to relay the messages being sent in this podcast to all of my K-8 teachers and I greatly appreciate all of the feedback and insights!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RobbyB-NJ
    United States2 months ago
  • Practical and Based on Evidence

    I will be entering my 25th year of teaching in Michigan and this is by far the most practical podcast I have come across. So many topics discussed ring true based on my experience with students and math instruction. I have found the episode with Craig Barton to be especially helpful and have also started listening to all of his podcasts as a result! I am very encouraged to implement so many of these ideas during the 2026-2027 school year. Keep them coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Schmuker
    United States2 months ago
  • Life changing for Parents!

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    parent in hsd
    United States6 months ago
  • Outstanding podcast

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OzTeacher
    Australia8 months ago
  • Voice of Reason in Math Instruction

    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!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Charles Darton
    United States10 months ago

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How high expectations drive student achievement with Doug Lemov (Ep 75)
Q: Why is having a mental model of how learning happens important for teachers?
A mental model helps teachers make decisions under pressure, apply techniques correctly, and avoid misapplication of methods, leading to better outcomes and confidence in teaching.
How high expectations drive student achievement with Doug Lemov (Ep 75)
Q: Can you give us a pitch for cold calling?
Cold calling ensures every student participates and provides a more accurate read on who understands the material; when done with preparation and formative framing, it validates students and boosts confidence to participate.
How high expectations drive student achievement with Doug Lemov (Ep 75)
Q: How would you change classroom culture to support higher expectations and participation?
Model effective practices, show classrooms where it works, provide shared vocabulary and norms, and build a consistent pathway of expectations and supports to reduce social risk and increase engagement.
How high expectations drive student achievement with Doug Lemov (Ep 75)
Q: What do you say to arguments that exams cause anxiety or that high-stakes environments hurt students?
Such claims are unscientific and well-meaning but wrong; a certain amount of challenging stress is beneficial for achievement and meaning, not detrimental when managed properly.
How high expectations drive student achievement with Doug Lemov (Ep 75)
Q: What do you mean by equity and social justice in teaching?
Equity means creating better classrooms for every kid, ensuring all students have a real opportunity to succeed, and aligning teaching to meet their future needs rather than pleasing students in the moment.

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A rigorously evidence-based discussion on math instruction, teacher practice, and education policy. Episodes feature leading researchers, policymakers, and practitioners who dissect what works in math classrooms, debunk myths, and offer practical, implementable strategies for teachers, parents, and school leaders. Listeners can expect deep dives into cognitive science, instructional design, and policy contexts, with a strong emphasis on actionable guidance grounded in research. The show is notable for its interdisciplinary guest list, clear stance in favor of explicit, knowledge-rich instruction, and the host's background as a math professor, which adds technical credibility and a collaborative, non-partisan tone for educators and families ... more

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1. Nidhi Sachdeva
2. Paul Kirschner
3. Rachel Canter
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5. Jonathan Regino
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7. Thomas Briggs
8. David Shuck

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