SXSW EDU 2025
How Math Misconceptions are Changing Education & Innovation
Description:
Every student makes mistakes on the way to mastering a skill, but researchers and innovators have realized that misconceptions in math learning are more than errors or misunderstandings —they provide rich insights into how learning takes place. Changemakers are now making the most of math misconceptions and are using this information to transform how we teach and learn. Join this discussion with funders, edtech innovators, and researchers to learn what math misconceptions mean and how they have the power to transform instruction by making student thinking more “visible.”
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Takeaways
- Learn about how the field’s understanding of common student misconceptions in math can uncover valuable insights—leading to more informed instruction.
- Understand progress in how researchers, innovators, and funders are leveraging the powerful potential of math misconceptions to impact education.
- Explore opportunities for innovation that support improved data generation and understanding of math misconceptions.
Speakers
- Bryan Richardson, Senior Program Officer, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
- Steve Ritter, Founder and Chief Scientist, Carnegie Learning
- Michelle Odemwingie, CEO, Achievement Network
- Bethany Rittle-Johnson, Professor, Psychology & Human Development, Vanderbilt University
Organizer
Jules King, Program Manager, The Learning Agency
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