#226 – Jo Boaler: How to Learn Math

Jo Boaler is a professor of mathematics education at Stanford and
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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