Episode
#226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math
1:37:07
Published: Mon Sep 27 2021
Description
Jo Boaler is a professor of mathematics education at Stanford and the co-founder of youcubed. Please support this podcast by checking out our sponsors: - Truebill: https://truebill.com/lex - Fundrise: https://fundrise.com/lex - ExpressVPN: https://expressvpn.com/lexpod and use code LexPod to get 3 months free - Indeed: https://indeed.com/lex to get $75 credit - Stamps.com: https://stamps.com and use code LEX to get free postage & scale EPISODE LINKS: Jo's Twitter: https://twitter.com/joboaler youcubed: https://www.youcubed.org/ Jo's Books: https://amzn.to/2Y3S2xW Elastic by Leonard Mlodinow: https://amz.run/4tCk Deep Work by Cal Newport: https://amz.run/4tCl 3Blue1Brown: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYO_jab_esuFRV4b17AJtAw Manim: https://github.com/3b1b/manim PODCAST INFO: Podcast website: https://lexfridman.com/podcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/2lwqZIr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2nEwCF8 RSS: https://lexfridman.com/feed/podcast/ YouTube Full Episodes: https://youtube.com/lexfridman YouTube Clips: https://youtube.com/lexclips SUPPORT & CONNECT: - Check out the sponsors above, it's the best way to support this podcast - Support on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/lexfridman - Twitter: https://twitter.com/lexfridman - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lexfridman - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lexfridman - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lexfridman - Medium: https://medium.com/@lexfridman OUTLINE: Here's the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) - Introduction (06:48) - What is beautiful about mathematics? (15:37) - How difficult should math really be? (23:56) - Students giving up on math (35:17) - Improving math education in schools (45:14) - Inspiring mathematical creativity (1:03:00) - youcubed (1:07:20) - Best methods for studying math (1:27:54) - Advice for young people
Chapters
Joe Buller, a mathematics educator at Stanford and co-founder of Ucubed.org, talks about how to inspire young minds with the beauty of mathematics.
00:00 - 01:26 (01:26)
Summary
Joe Buller, a mathematics educator at Stanford and co-founder of Ucubed.org, talks about how to inspire young minds with the beauty of mathematics.
Episode#226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker expresses his love for mathematics as a tool to challenge oneself and for its beauty and creativity.
01:26 - 07:04 (05:37)
Summary
The speaker expresses his love for mathematics as a tool to challenge oneself and for its beauty and creativity. However, there is an interruption in the form of an ad for a $75 sponsored job credit and for saving money on Truebill.com.
Episode#226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The neuroscience behind mathematics has shown that the highest achieving individuals in the field possess strong connections between five different brain pathways.
07:04 - 13:56 (06:51)
Summary
The neuroscience behind mathematics has shown that the highest achieving individuals in the field possess strong connections between five different brain pathways. Encouraging children to have a multi-dimensional experience of mathematics, and to visualize concepts in different ways, can lead to greater success.
Episode#226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Math can be intimidating for some people who feel that their brain is not wired in a way that is conducive to learning it.
13:56 - 21:41 (07:45)
Summary
Math can be intimidating for some people who feel that their brain is not wired in a way that is conducive to learning it. However, by opening up multiple ways of approaching math, it can become more accessible to a wider range of individuals.
Episode#226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The transition from elementary school to middle school can be tough for students, with many starting to feel like they can't do math.
21:41 - 26:47 (05:06)
Summary
The transition from elementary school to middle school can be tough for students, with many starting to feel like they can't do math. It's important to prepare them in fifth grade for this transition and help them feel confident in their abilities.
Episode#226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
A math educator discusses the flaws in the current school system and how it values memorization over creativity.
26:47 - 31:54 (05:07)
Summary
A math educator discusses the flaws in the current school system and how it values memorization over creativity. He emphasizes the importance of valuing different approaches and shares the impact a teacher can make in changing a student's perception of math.
Episode#226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The best way to help your kids with math homework is to not do it if you struggle with math anxiety or have a bad relationship with it.
31:54 - 36:13 (04:19)
Summary
The best way to help your kids with math homework is to not do it if you struggle with math anxiety or have a bad relationship with it. Communicating negative feelings or experiences about math can discourage your child from enjoying or being confident in the subject.
Episode#226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The evaluation of educational standards is not just about measuring how well the students do on tests, but also about recognizing and nurturing their potential for excellence in certain aspects of the subject matter.
36:13 - 45:01 (08:47)
Summary
The evaluation of educational standards is not just about measuring how well the students do on tests, but also about recognizing and nurturing their potential for excellence in certain aspects of the subject matter.
Episode#226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Examining how children group dots could be a better assessment for mathematical skills as it requires more creative and flexible thinking.
45:01 - 50:21 (05:20)
Summary
Examining how children group dots could be a better assessment for mathematical skills as it requires more creative and flexible thinking. Yet, computers are not equipped to engage in this kind of problem solving.
Episode#226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Collaborating and valuing diverse perspectives is a skill that involves putting aside one's ego and learning from others.
50:21 - 55:42 (05:20)
Summary
Collaborating and valuing diverse perspectives is a skill that involves putting aside one's ego and learning from others. It's essential to recognize the importance of teamwork and appreciate the unique insights that each team member brings.
Episode#226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The podcasters discuss the benefits of studying mathematics, including the feelings of accomplishment and progress that come with overcoming challenging problems.
55:42 - 1:01:04 (05:22)
Summary
The podcasters discuss the benefits of studying mathematics, including the feelings of accomplishment and progress that come with overcoming challenging problems.
Episode#226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Online learning has extended the reach of great teachers and has allowed for the translation of research into practical teaching tools.
1:01:04 - 1:05:09 (04:05)
Summary
Online learning has extended the reach of great teachers and has allowed for the translation of research into practical teaching tools. By offering free online courses, 30,000 math teachers were able to access the content in the first summer alone.
Episode#226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The key to deep understanding is testing yourself, but many people don't review material in the best way.
1:05:09 - 1:09:27 (04:17)
Summary
The key to deep understanding is testing yourself, but many people don't review material in the best way. Formulating visual explanations of important topics can help create a more effective learning strategy.
Episode#226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The traditional approach to teaching math often discourages students from asking bigger-picture questions and exploring different methods.
1:09:27 - 1:15:45 (06:18)
Summary
The traditional approach to teaching math often discourages students from asking bigger-picture questions and exploring different methods. Encouraging students to ask why and fostering their sense of curiosity is key in improving math education.
Episode#226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Practicing deep focus is like building a muscle that can be strengthened over time.
1:15:49 - 1:20:45 (04:55)
Summary
Practicing deep focus is like building a muscle that can be strengthened over time. This skill is especially important in subjects like math that require extended periods of concentrated thinking.
Episode#226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The episode explores how maths can be understood as a subject of patterns and not just limited to visual patterns, but also includes the beauty of multiplying and representation of mathematical concepts through visual explorations to illuminate the concepts.
1:20:45 - 1:25:44 (04:58)
Summary
The episode explores how maths can be understood as a subject of patterns and not just limited to visual patterns, but also includes the beauty of multiplying and representation of mathematical concepts through visual explorations to illuminate the concepts.
Episode#226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker encourages people, especially the youth, to believe in themselves and embrace technology in education.
1:25:44 - 1:36:02 (10:18)
Summary
The speaker encourages people, especially the youth, to believe in themselves and embrace technology in education. She believes that with the advancement of technology, education will be different a hundred years from now.
Episode#226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
In this podcast, Joe Bowler talks about the impact of mathematics education and inspiring teachers to educate in multi-dimensional and visual ways.
1:36:02 - 1:36:56 (00:53)
Summary
In this podcast, Joe Bowler talks about the impact of mathematics education and inspiring teachers to educate in multi-dimensional and visual ways. The conversation ends with a quote from Albert Einstein about the beauty of mathematics.