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SELECTED LINKS FROM THE EPISODETeach Your Kids: LinkedIn | Website | X | Instagram | Substack | Facebook | TikTokManisha: LinkedIn | X | Instagram | FacebookJoin our premium community with expert support and advice InterviewsTeach Your Kids: Game-Based Learning: The Prodigy Approach with Rohan MahimkerTeach Your Kids: Navigating Math with Curiosity: Jason Batterson & Jasmine Eyal on Beast AcademyModulo's Interview with Rachel Tidd (Founder of Wild Learning) Books, Articles, and PublicationsMindset: The New Psychology of Success - Carol S. Dweck, PhDGrit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance - Angela DuckworthFemale teachers’ math anxiety affects girls’ math achievement Beilock, S. L., Gunderson, E. A., Ramirez, G., & Levine, S. C. (2010). Psychological and Cognitive Sciences The 2 Sigma Problem: The Search for Methods of Group Instruction as Effective as One-to-One Tutoring. Bloom, B. S. (1984). Education Researcher General Curriculum ResourcesAlbert Bandura's Social Learning TheorySEA HomeschoolersSEA Homeschoolers FacebookTutoringMastery Learning HourSchoolhouse Courses/WorkshopsThere's No Such Thing as Not a Math Person with Rachel Thomas, P.H.D Math CurriculumPreschoolHomerMath TangoElementaryBeast Academy OnlineRight Start MathWild MathProdigy GameSingapore MathKhan Academy kidsDragonBox Algebra 5+ DragonBox Algebra 12+Math AnticsHigh SchoolKhan Academy (PreK-12th grade)Art of Problem SolvingThinkwell HomeschoolThis site contains product affiliate links. We may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. Time Codes00:00:20 — Manisha Snoyer introduces the episode's theme about empowering parents in math education00:02:03 — Discussion on the impact of parents' beliefs on children's math learning capabilities00:04:41 — Manisha debunks the common myth that one needs to be a natural "math person" to succeed in math00:07:25 — The episode transitions to exploring collaborative math learning approaches between parents and children00:09:02 — Manisha shares various innovative strategies for teaching math at home 00:11:26 — The benefits of personalized, one-on-one tutoring in mathematics are highlighted00:13:55 — Manisha provides tips for choosing the right mastery-based math curriculum for children00:16:44 — The importance of selecting a math curriculum that aligns with a child's unique learning archetype is discussed00:19:33 — Examining community support and resources available for parents homeschooling their children00:23:20 — A comparison of different math curricula suited for various learning archetypes00:27:28 — Introduction to nature-based learning in mathematics00:31:01 — Recommendations for suitable math programs for middle and high school students00:34:21 — Manisha addresses common questions regarding the real-world importance of learning math00:39:43 — The real-world applications of math in diverse careers are discussed00:42:09 — The episode concludes with a summary and an invitation for further engagement on the topicThis podcast is made possible through a generous grant from the Vela Education Fund VELA Education Fund is catalyzing a vibrant alternative education ecosystem. VELA provides trust-based funding to entrepreneurs, fosters community-building and knowledge-sharing, and increases visibility through storytelling that promotes cultural awareness and acceptance of the out-of-system space. Today, VELA serves the largest community of out-of-system education entrepreneurs in the country, with over 2,000 community members. About half of VELA’s community members operate small learning environments, and the other half are ecosystem and community builders offering direct services and support across the out-of-system space. Learn more at velaedfund.org.