Math fluency matters with Brian Poncy (Ep 30)

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In the second episode of a two-part series, math professor Anna Stokke sits down with Dr. Brian Poncy, a school psychology professor at Oklahoma State University, who specializes in math interventions. His extensive research on basic fact fluency led to the development of a free math program called M.I.N.D, aimed at improving numeracy and computational skills.
They begin by discussing five compelling reasons that fluency is crucial. Brian shares his research on dosage, which addresses the frequency and duration of practice for math skills. Anna asks Brian to define conceptual understanding, and they explore its relationship with procedural skill. They also discuss explicit timing and address concerns about anxiety. Brian emphasizes the importance of data-driven decision-making and more.
A key takeaway from these two episodes is that achieving fluency with basic facts requires daily practice-every school day, not just once a week or every other day. The specifics are covered in this episode.
As Brian emphasizes, basic fact fluency results in significant effects with minimal investment in instructional time. These two episodes shine a light on the challenges many children face with math and highlight research-backed methods to improve math education.
NOTE: The resource page contains an extensive list of research articles mentioned in the episode: annastokke.com/ep-30-resources
RELEVANT PREVIOUS EPISODES
Ep 2. Evidence-based teaching strategies with Paul Kirschner www.podbean.com/ew/pb-zgw6i-1...
Ep 3. The Science of Math with Amanda VanDerHeyden www.podbean.com/ew/pb-bksbz-1...
Ep 4. Cognitive load theory with Greg Ashman www.podbean.com/ew/pb-thbad-1...
Ep 17. Do timed tests cause math anxiety? with Robin Codding www.podbean.com/ew/pb-9qahp-1...
Ep 27. Using evidence in education with Pamela Snow www.podbean.com/ew/pb-jc9mq-1...
EPISODE TRANSCRIPT
www.annastokke.com/ep-30-tran...
EPISODE RESOURCES
www.annastokke.com/ep-30-reso...
MUSIC
Intro and Outro: Coma Media - Catch it
Blue Dot Sessions - Thannoid, Tarte Tatin, Mazamorra, Cornicob
Podington Bear - Camp
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