How to Identify and Treat Math Anxiety in Learners| Dr. Aditya Nagrath

Send us Fan Mail We talk with mathematician and computer scientist, Dr. Aditya Nagrath, about why students avoid math even when they are capable and how confusion can harden into anxiety over time. We focus on treating math anxiety by rebuilding understanding, reshaping beliefs, and using practical strategies that teachers and parents can apply right away. • math anxiety as a cycle of stress, self-doubt, and avoidance • early comprehension gaps in quantity and math language • manipulatives and play as the foundation for number sense • inclusive strategy of believing in students, telling them, and meeting their level • the basketball analogy for adjusting difficulty without lowering standards • “Elephant Age” and measuring progress through core concept mastery • AI in education as a support for personalization, planning, and objective feedback • students need authentic experiences for real understanding • changing how we handle incorrect answers to build healthy persistence • STEM readiness and why projects must match a child’s current skill level Learn more to empower kids with math: Book:  Treating Mathematics Anxiety: Inclusive Strategies for Working with Students Exhibiting Mathematics Anxiety Website: Elephant Learning 💡 This episode is CPD accredited! Educators can now earn Continuing Professional Development (CPD) minutes by listening. To claim your certificate: Listen to the full episode Visit https://thecpd.group/podcast Enter code 800163 to check in and download your certificate or direct link: https://thecpd.group/p/7NQVWUF Great News! The Brighter Side of Education is now CPD Accredited! Sponsored by Dr. Gregg Hassler Jr., DMD Trusted dental care for healthy smiles and stronger communities—building brighter futures daily. Head to the show notes to find if this episode is CPD eligible and details on how to claim your CPD certification! Sponsored by Dr. Gregg Hassler Jr., DMD Trusted dental care for healthy smiles and stronger communities—building brighter futures daily. Support the show If you have a story about what's working in your schools that you'd like to share, email me at [email protected] or visit www.drlisahassler.com. Subscribe, tell a friend, and consider becoming a supporter by clicking the link: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2048018/support.  The music in this podcast was written and performed by Brandon Picciolini of the Lonesome Family Band. Visit and follow him on Instagram.