Podcast — #STEM
The Maths Problem: Girls' Performance Decline, Maths Anxiety, and Parental Support with TJ Hegarty #101
In this episode, I chat with TJ Hegarty, founder and CEO of Breakthrough Maths, about the challenges and opportunities in making maths education more accessible and engaging. TJ shares his innovative approach, including small class sizes and personalised progress tracking, to help students build confidence and succeed in maths. We discuss why girls' performance in maths is declining, exploring the role of societal stereotypes, math anxiety, and the lingering impact of COVID-19 on education. TJ highlights the differences between Asian and European approaches to maths education, and shares why foundational skills and parental support are crucial for long-term success. We...
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