Meet Dr. Aditya Nagrath Ph.D.

Dr. Nagrath helps students overcome mathematics anxiety.  Aditya is the creator and founder of Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy which helps students learn years of mathematics over the course of a few months using their system just 10 minutes per day, 3 days per week.

With a PhD in Mathematics & Computer Sciences, Dr. Nagrath has spent over 30 years in industry as a software engineer, author, leader, speaker, and serial entrepreneur working on everything from atomic clocks to iOS and Android apps to Amazon’s Kindle Fire. As the Founder of Elephant Head Software, which won the prestigious JD Edwards Innovation Award in 2015, he has also done software projects for Pearson, Verizon, Telefonica, JD Edwards (Oracle), and other billion dollar companies.

Now with Elephant Learning, Dr. Nagrath has taught nearly 200,000 years of mathematics to over 160,000 students around the world, and is on a mission to change the way the world teaches mathematics.

With a Facebook following of over 54k, Aditya has spoken at the University of Denver, and is the author of numerous scientific works, a series of blogs on learning mathematics, as well as the Amazon Best Sellers “Rethinking Math Learning” and "Treating Mathematics Anxiety." For his expertise, Dr. Nagrath has been recognized by the California Department of Education and featured in over 100 podcasts, news articles, interviews, and television/video appearances.

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Aditya Has Been Featured On:

Great Day Louisana

With
Malik Mingo

Discover how Elephant Learning and its founder, Dr. Aditya Nagrath, PhD, are transforming the world of math education. As featured in our enlightening discussion on Great Day Louisiana, hosted by Malik Mingo, we delve deep into the topic of Mathematics anxiety. We explore how this common fear is stopping many children from reaching their full potential, and discuss practical strategies that parents can use to help their children conquer it. With a renewed focus on understanding and empathy, Dr. Nagrath highlights how Elephant Learning's innovative math application can change the educational trajectory of children across the globe. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation that could revolutionize your child's learning journey.

Overcoming Mathematics Anxiety: Inclusive Strategies For Overcoming Math Anxiety

With
Dr. Aditya Nagrath PhD

This presentation will discuss the causes of math anxiety, behaviors that can be indicative that mathematics anxiety is occurring. Finally, we discuss an overarching inclusive framework to use around making decisions around students that are exhibiting mathematics anxiety and strategies for dealing with specific behavior. Watch the entire presentation that was originally presented at the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers 2023 Summer Symposium

ABC7's Good Morning Washington DC

With
Britt Waters

In this enlightening segment from ABC7's Good Morning Washington DC, Elephant Learning's founder, Dr. Aditya Nagrath, joins host Britt Waters to discuss the transformative power of our program. Dr. Nagrath delves into our scientific approach to teaching mathematics, explaining how we equip students to learn years' worth of math in just a few short months. He also shares indispensable insights for parents seeking to support their children's math education effectively.

The Coder Kids

With
James Thornock and Jeff Ward

This week on the podcast we have Dr. Nagrath. You'll find that our frank conversation really focused on what it takes to build a results-based education system around math. For timestamps, see below.

Advancements TV

With
Ted Danson

Shining a light on several important issues and topics currently impacting society, ADVANCEMENTS looks at the issues surrounding the gap in math learning which can impact a young child's life FOREVER. And how Elephant Learning Math Academy has created the new way to learn math which guarantees your child will learn 1 year of math in 3 months.

The Brighter Side of Education

With
Dr. Lisa Hassler

Dr. Aditya Nagrath, with a PhD in Mathematics & Computer Sciences, discusses innovative approaches to math anxiety, emphasizing early intervention, confidence-building, and viewing math as a language, while highlighting his mission to empower children through his Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy.

No Gifts (Please)

With
Jenny Anchondo and Steve Noviello

Steve and Jenny interview Dr. Aditya Nagrath, a father of two, author of Treating Mathematics Anxiety, and founder of Elephant Learning, which provides digital education resources for parents and teachers.

Adding Joy, Subtracting Limits: Aditya Nagrath's Formula for Math Equality with Elephant Learning.

With
Brianna Kamienski

The article discusses Aditya Nagrath's innovative approach to making math more accessible and enjoyable for students through his educational platform, Elephant Learning. The platform has shown significant success, with many students improving their math skills in just three months.

Professor Game

With
Rob Alvarez Bucholska

In this discussion, we explore how gamification can help students overcome math anxiety. Dr. Aditya Nagrath, founder of Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy, uses gamification to make education both engaging and effective. By integrating fun and interactive elements, Elephant Learning significantly accelerates students’ math learning. This episode showcases how gamified educational platforms can transform challenging subjects into more approachable, motivating, and less intimidating experiences for students.

EduTechGuys

With
David Henderson and Jeff Madlock

Dr. Aditya Nagrath discusses how Elephant Learning uses AI to help students overcome math anxiety through personalized learning paths and coaching, emphasizing confidence-building and parental involvement. The program promises a year’s worth of learning in 10 weeks and has been highly successful in helping students catch up quickly.