About this episode

Dr. Sarah Powell discusses the broader aspects of math beyond numbers, including vocabulary and cognitive skills essential for learning.

When most people think about math, they picture numbers and equations. Today’s guest, Dr. Sarah Powell, explains that math is more than just numbers – it’s vocabulary, language comprehension, cognition and executive functioning on top of understanding number sense! Throughout the episode, Sarah digs into the language of math, gives tips on how to teach math vocabulary and discusses why supporting all of the underlying skills builds stronger learners now and in the long run. Sarah Powel...

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Guest: Dr. Sarah Powell

Topics covered

• math education
• math vocabulary
• cognition
• executive functioning
• number sense

Keywords

• math
• education
• vocabulary
• cognition
• executive functioning
• number sense
• teaching tips

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