SXSW EDU 2025

WSCB Podcast: What Math Could Be with Ted Dintersmith

Description:

Join us for a live podcast recording as we dive into the provocative new book, “What Math Could Be.” On a warpath to revolutionize math education, this session will expose the absurdity of outdated teaching methods and high-stakes tests. Discover essential math concepts like estimation, probability, and game theory, brought to life with real-world examples. Get ready for a fiery discussion that challenges the status quo and unveils a visionary path for making math exciting and relevant for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to rethink math from the ground up!

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https://wscbpodcast.com/

Takeaways

  1. People think they aren’t math people and that is preposterous.
  2. Math should be about engaging in a real and relevant way that is fun and not onerous.
  3. Traditional math teaching methods need a major overhaul.

Speakers

Organizer

Josh Reppun, Community Project Lead, Podcast Host, What School Could Be Foundation

Meta Information:

  • Tags: curriculum design, school design
  • Event: EDU
  • Format: Podcast
  • Track: Teaching & Learning
  • Session Focus Area Convergence
  • Level: Basic Understanding
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