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.
Elephant Learning was featured on Denver local news in 2017 when 2-year-old Miley was doing kindergarten mathematics after using Elephant Learning for 3 months.
When learning about numbers at Rick’s Center for Gifted Children in Denver, getting youth engaged in math now can help with a problem some students may face in the future. “In kindergarten they are already behind and they never really statistically catch up,” Elephant Learning CEO Aditya Nagrath said. “Mathematics for young children before algebra can predict success all the way to high school and even to college.”
University of Denver researchers create Elephant Learning Computer Education System to help empower children with mathematics.
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Dr. Nagarath also tackles the pervasive issue of math anxiety, offering invaluable strategies to help both children and parents overcome this common hurdle. Learn about Elephant Learning's personalized approach to mastering fundamental math concepts and why fostering a love for math can lead to greater classroom participation and success in STEM fields. From practical tips on using storytelling and journaling to build mathematical confidence to the broader implications for future STEM education and AI, this episode is packed with insights and tips that can reshape your family's relationship with math.
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In this podcast episode, we've had the pleasure of chatting with Aditya about math anxiety, its origins, and how teachers can support students struggling with it. You’ll discover that math anxiety is not only widespread but can also create a language gap. Fascinating, right? Aditya shares his insights and delves into the details from his book!
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Dr. Aditya Nagrath is dedicated to revolutionizing mathematics education globally. As the co-founder and chancellor of Elephant Learning Math Academy, he employs effective methods to enhance children’s understanding of math. His latest book, Treating Mathematics Anxiety, offers a practical guide for parents and educators, encapsulating his expertise in an accessible format.
Aditya Nagrath, PhD 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.
Dr. Aditya Nagrath, author of “Treating Mathematics Anxiety” and founder of Elephant Learning, which offers math education courses and software designed to help children from Pre-K to Algebra reach grade level proficiency. In our insightful conversation, we explore the systemic issues and cultural factors that perpetuate math anxiety in children. We also discuss practical strategies for parents, teachers, and school districts to boost students’ confidence in math.
