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Math Ed Podcast

Math Ed Podcast

Samuel Otten 226 Episodes Jun 17, 2026

This podcast features interviews with mathematics education researchers discussing their recent studies and findings. Hosted by Samuel Otten of the University of Missouri, each episode explores current research in math education. The show aims to bridge the gap between academic research and classroom practice. Produced by Fibre Studios, it serves as a resource for educators, researchers, and anyone interested in mathematics teaching and learning.

Episodes

Episode 2606: Katrin Klingbeil - variable conceptions in algebra
Episode 2606: Katrin Klingbeil - variable conceptions in algebra Jun 17, 2026 1664 Katrin Klingbeil from the University of Duisberg-Essen discusses the article, "The omnipresence of the letter-as-object misconception: A multilevel Latent Transition Analysis on understanding variables," published in Educational Studies in Mathematics (Volume 120). Co-author: Filip Moons Katrin's professional webpage: https://www.uni-due.de/didmath/ag_barzel/katrin-klingbeil.php Article
Episode 2605: Megan Staples - democratic dialogues in math class
Episode 2605: Megan Staples - democratic dialogues in math class Jun 9, 2026 2011 Megan Staples from the University of Connecticut discusses the article, "Designing for mathematically enriched democratic dialogues: The MinD lesson model," published in Educational Designer (Vol. 5). Co-authors: K. Seeto and X. Wei Mathematics in Democracy project website: https://mathindemocracy.education.uconn.edu/ Article URL: https://www.educationaldesigner.org/ed/volume5/issue18/ar
Episode 2604: Patrick Sullivan - elementary math superpowers
Episode 2604: Patrick Sullivan - elementary math superpowers May 19, 2026 1956 Patrick Sullivan from Missouri State University discusses his book See It, Say It, Symbolize It from Solution Tree. Patrick's professional webpage: https://search.missouristate.edu/people/patricksullivan Book URL: https://www.solutiontree.com/see-it-say-it-symbolize-it.html List of episodes
Episode 2603: Juli Dixon - career in math education
Episode 2603: Juli Dixon - career in math education Apr 27, 2026 1884 Juli Dixon from the University of Central Florida discusses her career in mathematics education, going back to her intentions as a 7th grader, her work across the grade levels and adult education, problem solving, geometric transformations, multilingual learners, and sociomathematical norms. Juli's website: https://www.dnamath.com/  Juli's book series: Solution Tree "Making Sense of Mathe
Episode 2602: Susan Empson - career in math education
Episode 2602: Susan Empson - career in math education Apr 1, 2026 2275 Episode 2602: Susan Empson discusses her career in mathematics education research, from the University of Wisconsin through the CGI project and students' fraction strategies to several additional studies at the University of Texas and the University of Missouri. Susan's Professional Webpage: https://cehd.missouri.edu/person/susan-empson/ Susan's ResearchGate Profile (can request articles
Episode 2601: Nicole Joseph - Black girls' relationships and experiences in math
Episode 2601: Nicole Joseph - Black girls' relationships and experiences in math Feb 16, 2026 2347 Episode 2601: Nicole Joseph from Vanderbilt University discusses the open access article "Conceptualizing intersectional harm in mathematics classrooms: An analysis of high school Black girls' experiences," published in Urban Education (Vol. 60). Co-authors: A-A Douglas, M. T. Harmon. Article URL: https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/full/10.1177/00420859241293377  Nicole's Professional Webpa
Episode 2512: Jana Višňovská and José Cortina - coherence and fraction learning
Episode 2512: Jana Višňovská and José Cortina - coherence and fraction learning Dec 31, 2025 2727 Jana Višňovská from the University of Queensland (Australia) and José Cortina Morfín from the National Pedagogical University in Mexico City (Mexico) discuss their article, "Curriculum and mathematical coherence: Exploring the tensions in teaching and learning number," published in ZDM Mathematics Education (Volume 57). Article URL: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11858-025-017
Episode 2511: Mario Sánchez Aguilar - math ed research in Latin America
Episode 2511: Mario Sánchez Aguilar - math ed research in Latin America Dec 21, 2025 1581 Mario Sánchez Aguilar from the National Polytechnical Institute in Mexico City, Mexico, discusses the article, "Latin American research on mathematics education: A narrative review" and the accompanying special issue in ZDM Mathematics Education (Volume 57). Co-authors: Marcelo de Carvalho and Jhony Alexander Villa-Ochoa Article URL: https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s11858-025-01
Episode 2510: Drew Nucci - artificial intelligence and math education
Episode 2510: Drew Nucci - artificial intelligence and math education Nov 14, 2025 2138 Drew Nucci (dnucci@wested.org) from WestEd discusses his team's ongoing work related to generative AI in schools and survey results about math and science teachers' perspectives on GenAI. WestEd's website Report on National Survey Results: https://www.amplifylearn.ai/reports/  Colleague.AI: https://www.colleague.ai/  List of episodes
Episode 2509: Pamela Weber Harris - developing mathematical reasoning
Episode 2509: Pamela Weber Harris - developing mathematical reasoning Oct 14, 2025 2758 Pam Harris discusses her new book series Developing Mathematical Understanding (K-12) from Corwin Press and her experiences in professional development with mathematics teachers. Pam's professional website (Math is FigureOutAble) Developing Mathematical Understanding book Developing Mathematical Understanding free workshop List of episodes
Episode 2508: Dan Meyer - career thus far (math ed blogging, Desmos technology, Amplify)
Episode 2508: Dan Meyer - career thus far (math ed blogging, Desmos technology, Amplify) Sep 29, 2025 2116 Dan Meyer from Amplify discusses his career thus far in mathematics education, including his work as a teacher, as a graduate student and blogger at Stanford University, and with Desmos instructional technology. Dan's old dy/dan blog Set of Three-Act Math Tasks "Math class needs a makeover" TED talk List of episodes
Episode 2507: Amy Hackenberg - student units coordination and teacher decentering
Episode 2507: Amy Hackenberg - student units coordination and teacher decentering Aug 5, 2025 2703 Amy Hackenberg from Indiana University discusses two articles from the Journal of Mathematical Behavior--"Middle school students at three stages of units coordination learn to make same speeds" (Vol. 72, 2023) and "Decentering to support responsive teaching for middle school students" (Vol. 77, 2025), both co-authored with Aydeniz-Temizer and Borowski. Amy's professional webpage: https:/

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