Fusebox <![CDATA[Unlocking Dyscalculia]]> Welcome to Unlocking Dyscalculia, the podcast and YouTube series that demystifies math learning challenges and empowers educators, parents, and students with research-backed strategies. Hosted by the team at Made for Math, this series explores the science behind dyscalculia, how it impacts learners, and most importantly—how to help.

Each episode dives into expert insights, real-life success stories, and practical intervention strategies grounded in cognitive science, reducing cognitive load, and leveraging dual coding to make math accessible. Whether you're a teacher looking for actionable tools, a parent seeking support for your child, or an adult struggling with numbers, Unlocking Dyscalculia is here to guide you on the path to math confidence.

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]]> Welcome to Unlocking Dyscalculia, the podcast and YouTube series that demystifies math learning challenges and empowers educators, parents, and students with research-backed strategies. Hosted by the team at Made for Math, this series explores the science behind dyscalculia, how it impacts learners, and most importantly—how to help.

Each episode dives into expert insights, real-life success stories, and practical intervention strategies grounded in cognitive science, reducing cognitive load, and leveraging dual coding to make math accessible. Whether you're a teacher looking for actionable tools, a parent seeking support for your child, or an adult struggling with numbers, Unlocking Dyscalculia is here to guide you on the path to math confidence.

Subscribe now and start unlocking the potential of every math learner!

See Show Notes Here
]]> en-us false https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia <![CDATA[Welcome to Unlocking Dyscalculia: A Web Series (Ep 1)]]> fbx/fb9b0914-04aa-11f0-8669-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Wed, 19 Mar 2025 13:59:19 -0700 Welcome to our web series, Unlocking Dyscalculia! We have 15 episodes all about dyscalculia. Watch for new episodes each week starting on Aug. 14, 2022.⭐Did you know that research about Dyscalculia is about 30 years behind Dyslexia? In this 5-minute introduction, Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum takes the panoramic shot of where we're going in this series and why it's essential to spread awareness and understand Dyscalculia together. See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMathFollow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; Welcome to our web series, Unlocking Dyscalculia! We have 15 episodes all about dyscalculia. Watch for new episodes each week starting on Aug. 14, 2022.

⭐Did you know that research about Dyscalculia is about 30 years behind Dyslexia?

In this 5-minute introduction, Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum takes the panoramic shot of where we're going in this series and why it's essential to spread awareness and understand Dyscalculia together.

See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:
https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...

You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMath

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Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath ]]> 327 false 1 full <![CDATA[What is Dyscalculia? (Ep 2)]]> fbx/af28f93a-ff94-11ef-8153-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:57:04 -0700 In this video, Adrianne Meldrum answers some common questions such as: 🟢How many people have dyscalculia? 🟢How do we define it? 🟢What does it look like? 🟢What are some other names for dyscalculia?Students have issues with:-Core number sense-Visual-spatial-Memory (especially working memory)-Reasoning and Complex ProceduresLooking for effective intervention? Check us out: https://madeformath.com_____See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscaluclia/You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMathFollow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; In this video, Adrianne Meldrum answers some common questions such as:
🟢How many people have dyscalculia?
🟢How do we define it?
🟢What does it look like?
🟢What are some other names for dyscalculia?

Students have issues with:
-Core number sense
-Visual-spatial
-Memory (especially working memory)
-Reasoning and Complex Procedures

Looking for effective intervention? Check us out: https://madeformath.com
_____
See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:
https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscaluclia/

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Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath ]]> 501 false 2 full <![CDATA[Discovering Dyscalculia (Ep 3)]]> fbx/ebf82e5c-027e-11f0-a176-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:58:03 -0700 As a parent, you have those moments when you just know something just isn't quite right but no one seems to be able to label why your child is struggling with math. Meet Laura Jackson, a mother of a child with dyscalculia. In this episode, you'll hear Laura's experience from that first moment of something being off to the diagnosis and their triumph over dyscalculia. Join parent Laura Jackson of Discovering Dyscalculia and Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum in this personal episode. Get a copy of Laura's book here: https://www.lauramjackson.com/bookSee more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dysca...You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMathFollow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; As a parent, you have those moments when you just know something just isn't quite right but no one seems to be able to label why your child is struggling with math. Meet Laura Jackson, a mother of a child with dyscalculia.

In this episode, you'll hear Laura's experience from that first moment of something being off to the diagnosis and their triumph over dyscalculia.

Join parent Laura Jackson of Discovering Dyscalculia and Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum in this personal episode.

Get a copy of Laura's book here: https://www.lauramjackson.com/book

See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:
https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dysca...

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]]> 2818 false 3 full <![CDATA[Researching Dyscalculia (Ep 4)]]> fbx/6d42f3f0-0281-11f0-a264-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:52:17 -0700 In this video, Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum and Dr. David C. Geary have an enlightening conversation about memory retrieval, brain scans, and the two surprising characteristics that kids who fail algebra share. They also explore what's next in researching how mathematics is learned in preschool children. Check out this conversation with researcher and author Dr. Geary.See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dysca...You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMathFollow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; In this video, Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum and Dr. David C. Geary have an enlightening conversation about memory retrieval, brain scans, and the two surprising characteristics that kids who fail algebra share. They also explore what's next in researching how mathematics is learned in preschool children.

Check out this conversation with researcher and author Dr. Geary.

See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:
https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dysca...

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Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath ]]> 1446 false 4 full <![CDATA[Diagnosing Dyscalculia (Ep 5)]]> fbx/55377e32-0283-11f0-a93b-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:53:06 -0700 What can a parent expect when it comes to Diagnosing Dyscalculia? Discover the answer in this 22-minute conversation between Neuropsychologist Dr. Karen Wilson and Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum as we dive into all things, Diagnosing Dyscalculia! Make sure to check out Karen's podcast:https://childnexuspodcast.com/See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here: https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dysca...You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwLx...Follow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; What can a parent expect when it comes to Diagnosing Dyscalculia? Discover the answer in this 22-minute conversation between Neuropsychologist Dr. Karen Wilson and Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum as we dive into all things, Diagnosing Dyscalculia!

Make sure to check out Karen's podcast:
https://childnexuspodcast.com/

See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here: https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dysca...


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Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath ]]> 1329 false 5 full <![CDATA[Interventions for Dyscalculia (Ep 6)]]> fbx/f9d933e4-0293-11f0-8bba-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:53:57 -0700 🤔 What is the difference between Math Tutoring and Math Intervention? 🤔 How do I know if my child needs the more targeted Multisensory Math Intervention? In 10 minutes, Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum answers these questions while exposing bandaid solutions. This video is a one-stop shop to get all you need to know about multisensory math intervention!Looking for effective intervention? See how Made for Math can help:https://madeformath.com/solo-lessonsWant to view the rest of the Unlocking Dyscalculia videos? Check them out here: https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys... 🤔 What is the difference between Math Tutoring and Math Intervention?
🤔 How do I know if my child needs the more targeted Multisensory Math Intervention?

In 10 minutes, Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum answers these questions while exposing bandaid solutions. This video is a one-stop shop to get all you need to know about multisensory math intervention!

Looking for effective intervention? See how Made for Math can help:
https://madeformath.com/solo-lessons

Want to view the rest of the Unlocking Dyscalculia videos?
Check them out here: https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...]]> 602 false 6 full <![CDATA[Multisensory Math (Ep 7)]]> fbx/50bc7010-0297-11f0-bca2-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:54:35 -0700 Join Multisensory Math Instructor Marilyn Zecher and Made for Math's CEO, Adrianne Meldrum, for a 32-minute blast! -What is multisensory math? -What tools do kids need to have in their math toolbelt? -How can parents help their children in math? Looking to connect with Marilyn? Head to her website:https://multisensorymath.onlineThe answers to all these questions, plus a little more. Enjoy! See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMathFollow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; Join Multisensory Math Instructor Marilyn Zecher and Made for Math's CEO, Adrianne Meldrum, for a 32-minute blast!

-What is multisensory math?
-What tools do kids need to have in their math toolbelt?
-How can parents help their children in math?

Looking to connect with Marilyn? Head to her website:
https://multisensorymath.online

The answers to all these questions, plus a little more. Enjoy!

See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:
https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...

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Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath ]]> 1966 false 7 full <![CDATA[Meet a Statistician with Dyscalculia (Ep 8)]]> fbx/6bc9f628-0299-11f0-ad58-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:55:26 -0700 Meet someone with dyscalculia, who graduated from UC Berkeley, and is a statistician! In this 30-minute discussion facilitated by Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum, Dylan Lynn shares about her life with dyscalculia. How did she advocate for herself, what strategies did she use, and what advice is there for parents who want to support their children with dyscalculia? See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys... 📖 Read Dylan's Article: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/8/2/63You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMathFollow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; Meet someone with dyscalculia, who graduated from UC Berkeley, and is a statistician! In this 30-minute discussion facilitated by Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum, Dylan Lynn shares about her life with dyscalculia.

How did she advocate for herself, what strategies did she use, and what advice is there for parents who want to support their children with dyscalculia?

See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:
https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...
📖 Read Dylan's Article: https://www.mdpi.com/2227-7102/8/2/63

You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMath

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Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath ]]> 1813 false 8 full <![CDATA[Factors that Contribute to Learning Difficulties in Mathematics (Ep 9)]]> fbx/1271cf10-029e-11f0-b300-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:56:26 -0700 What are common problems that students with dyscalculia have? Where do parents go if they suspect their child has dyscalculia? Sit in on this 50-minute meaningful conversation between Dr. Steve Chinn, Researcher &amp; Math Intervention Expert, and Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum as they discuss factors contributing to poor mathematics performance. Connect with Steve Chinn: https://www.stevechinn.co.uk/ See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwLx... Follow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; What are common problems that students with dyscalculia have? Where do parents go if they suspect their child has dyscalculia? Sit in on this 50-minute meaningful conversation between Dr. Steve Chinn, Researcher & Math Intervention Expert, and Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum as they discuss factors contributing to poor mathematics performance.

Connect with Steve Chinn: https://www.stevechinn.co.uk/
See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:
https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...

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Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath ]]> 2907 false 9 full <![CDATA[Accommodations for Dyscalculia (Ep 10)]]> fbx/ce1e1dda-029f-11f0-9cf2-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Tue, 25 Mar 2025 09:56:54 -0700 What are math accommodations? Would you like to see some of them in action? Join Multisensory Math Specialist Matthew Lyda and Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum on a 24-minute tour of procedural, verbal, and semantic accommodations! There are some true goodies in here. Want to take our accommodations generator for a spin?Do it here 👉https://madeformath.com/accommodation...____________See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMathFollow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; What are math accommodations?
Would you like to see some of them in action?

Join Multisensory Math Specialist Matthew Lyda and Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum on a 24-minute tour of procedural, verbal, and semantic accommodations! There are some true goodies in here.

Want to take our accommodations generator for a spin?

Do it here 👉https://madeformath.com/accommodation...

____________
See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:
https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...

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Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath ]]> 1472 false 10 full <![CDATA[The 2e Dilemma (Ep 11)]]> fbx/fa50f774-02a4-11f0-86df-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:15:21 -0700 What in the world is this term: 2e? The phrase tells us about this unique brain wiring where a learning disability and some form of giftedness lie within the same person (often masking each other). In this video, meet Kimberlee Joseph, a 2e advocate, and friend of Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum. In this video, they'll discuss what 2e looks like, how to advocate, and explore supporting students in one of the highest orders of brain process--writing.See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMathFollow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; What in the world is this term: 2e? The phrase tells us about this unique brain wiring where a learning disability and some form of giftedness lie within the same person (often masking each other). In this video, meet Kimberlee Joseph, a 2e advocate, and friend of Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum. In this video, they'll discuss what 2e looks like, how to advocate, and explore supporting students in one of the highest orders of brain process--writing.

See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:
https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...

You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMath

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Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath ]]> 2450 false 11 full <![CDATA[Math Anxiety - Deep Dive (Ep 12)]]> fbx/47f80d64-02af-11f0-aa1f-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:16:26 -0700 How does Math Anxiety manifest itself in students? How do you treat math anxiety? Grab a chair, and sit in on this 37-minute talk with Educational Therapist Kara Scanlon and Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum. See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMathFollow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; How does Math Anxiety manifest itself in students? How do you treat math anxiety? Grab a chair, and sit in on this 37-minute talk with Educational Therapist Kara Scanlon and Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum.

See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:
https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...

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]]> 2256 false 12 full <![CDATA[Dyscalculia Screeners (Ep 13)]]> fbx/9f0d0a48-0451-11f0-a019-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:17:30 -0700 What are the tell-tell signs that parents can use to spot dyscalculia? Sit in on this beautiful 32-minute conversation with Dr. Anneke Schreuder and Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum as they discuss Dyscalculia Screeners. Included in this dialogue are some helpful next steps after the screening.See Dr. Schreuder's screeners here:http://www.dyscalculiascreener.orghttp://www.DyscalculiaTesting.com&nbsp;See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...&nbsp;You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMathFollow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; What are the tell-tell signs that parents can use to spot dyscalculia? Sit in on this beautiful 32-minute conversation with Dr. Anneke Schreuder and Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum as they discuss Dyscalculia Screeners. Included in this dialogue are some helpful next steps after the screening.

See Dr. Schreuder's screeners here:
http://www.dyscalculiascreener.org
http://www.DyscalculiaTesting.com
 
See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:
https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...
 
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Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath ]]> 1913 false 13 full <![CDATA[Dyscalculia Resources (Ep 14)]]> fbx/c12e49ce-0452-11f0-bf7f-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:18:29 -0700 In this video, Adrianne Meldrum shares some of her favorite resources for helping people with dyscalculia. Explore more below. Links to books coming soon!See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys....You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMathFollow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; In this video, Adrianne Meldrum shares some of her favorite resources for helping people with dyscalculia. Explore more below. Links to books coming soon!

See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys....

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]]> 376 false 14 full <![CDATA[Dyscalculia Diagnostic Creation (Ep 15)]]> fbx/04f39804-0457-11f0-ae52-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:19:21 -0700 What are the challenges in diagnosing dyscalculia? What is the Feifer Assessment of Mathematics (FAM)?How is it best used? How are diagnostics created?Sit it on this 42-minute discussion between Steven Feifer, creator of the FAM, and Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum. Want to check out the assessment for yourself? It's currently available through Par Inc. https://www.parinc.com/Products/Pkey/109See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMath Follow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; What are the challenges in diagnosing dyscalculia?

What is the Feifer Assessment of Mathematics (FAM)?
How is it best used?
How are diagnostics created?

Sit it on this 42-minute discussion between Steven Feifer, creator of the FAM, and Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum.

Want to check out the assessment for yourself? It's currently available through Par Inc.
https://www.parinc.com/Products/Pkey/109

See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:
https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...

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Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath ]]> 2567 false 15 full <![CDATA[Dyscalculia & Word Problem Solving (Ep 16)]]> fbx/7c89ade2-045a-11f0-be28-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:23:37 -0700 Dr. Yan Ping Xin, researcher, and COMPS creator, joins MFM CEO Adrianne Meldrum to answer this question: Why are word problems so tricky for students with dyscalculia? Sit in on this insightful conversation! Want to check out Dr. Xin's Conceptual Model Based Problem Solving program?Head to Springer to pick up the book: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9789... Connect with Dr. Xin here:https://www.education.purdue.edu/facu...See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMathFollow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; Dr. Yan Ping Xin, researcher, and COMPS creator, joins MFM CEO Adrianne Meldrum to answer this question: Why are word problems so tricky for students with dyscalculia? Sit in on this insightful conversation!

Want to check out Dr. Xin's Conceptual Model Based Problem Solving program?
Head to Springer to pick up the book:
https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9789...
Connect with Dr. Xin here:
https://www.education.purdue.edu/facu...

See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here:
https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...

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Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath ]]> 2207 false 16 full <![CDATA[Math Sight Facts with Professor Sharma (Ep 17)]]> fbx/8932a414-045e-11f0-af69-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:24:07 -0700 In this video, you'll learn from Professor Mahesh C. Sharma about his method of teaching students a concept he refers to as Sight Facts. These facts are taught in a way using inherent processes all humans are born with. Come learn more about Sight Facts here:https://madeformath.com/sight-facts-s... Visit Professor Sharma's website here:https://mathematicsforall.org/ In this video, you'll learn from Professor Mahesh C. Sharma about his method of teaching students a concept he refers to as Sight Facts. These facts are taught in a way using inherent processes all humans are born with.

Come learn more about Sight Facts here:
https://madeformath.com/sight-facts-s...
Visit Professor Sharma's website here:
https://mathematicsforall.org/]]> 1908 false 17 full <![CDATA[Number Sense and Subitizing (Ep 18)]]> fbx/1515e998-0462-11f0-a26b-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:29:43 -0700 Welcome to our web series, Unlocking Dyscalculia! We have 18 episodes all about dyscalculia. In this video, Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum and Professor Brian Butterworth discuss working memory, number sense, and subitizing. You'll hear an insightful conversation about navigating dyscalculia research and translating that knowledge into something useful for teachers and parents. They explore the prevalence of dyscalculia and cover what's next for Professor Butterworth. Check out this conversation with researcher and author Prof. Brain Butterworth. See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here: https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...You can subscribe to our Youtube channel for more awesome videos: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMathFollow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; Welcome to our web series, Unlocking Dyscalculia! We have 18 episodes all about dyscalculia.

In this video, Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum and Professor Brian Butterworth discuss working memory, number sense, and subitizing. You'll hear an insightful conversation about navigating dyscalculia research and translating that knowledge into something useful for teachers and parents. They explore the prevalence of dyscalculia and cover what's next for Professor Butterworth.

Check out this conversation with researcher and author Prof. Brain Butterworth.

See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here: https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...

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Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath ]]> 3145 false 18 full <![CDATA[Creative Ideas for Funding Dyscalculia Tutoring (Ep 19)]]> fbx/1bf81c8e-0464-11f0-89a7-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:30:23 -0700 In this video, Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum and owner of Dyslexia Solutions Karee Atkinson have an enlightening conversation about getting creative when finding funding for your child's tutoring needs. Tune in to hear ways to advocate for your child with a learning disability and how to secure the financials to do so. See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here: https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...Find Karee Atkinson's website Dyslexia Solutions here: https://www.utahdyslexiasolutions.com/You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMathFollow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; In this video, Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum and owner of Dyslexia Solutions Karee Atkinson have an enlightening conversation about getting creative when finding funding for your child's tutoring needs. Tune in to hear ways to advocate for your child with a learning disability and how to secure the financials to do so.

See more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here: https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...

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Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath ]]> 1517 false 19 full <![CDATA[Supporting Students Behind in Numeracy (Ep 20)]]> fbx/66d6c292-046d-11f0-bfb5-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:30:56 -0700 Join us for an insightful discussion on supporting students in numeracy with Made for Math's CEO, Adrianne Meldrum, and Operations Manager, Heather Brand. We are thrilled to have the esteemed Dr. Eugenie Kestel as our special guest!Join us for an enriching conversation about online vs. in-person intervention and strategies to effectively teach math facts to students with learning disabilities. Connect with Dr. Eugenie through email here: eugenie@aceseducation.org.auSee more interviews referenced in this episode here: https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...Subscribe to our Youtube for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMathFollow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; Join us for an insightful discussion on supporting students in numeracy with Made for Math's CEO, Adrianne Meldrum, and Operations Manager, Heather Brand. We are thrilled to have the esteemed Dr. Eugenie Kestel as our special guest!

Join us for an enriching conversation about online vs. in-person intervention and strategies to effectively teach math facts to students with learning disabilities.

Connect with Dr. Eugenie through email here: eugenie@aceseducation.org.au

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Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath ]]> 3520 false 20 full <![CDATA[Children's Books for Dyscalculia & Dyslexia (Ep 21)]]> fbx/8b26f442-049e-11f0-979d-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:31:23 -0700 In this video, Made for Math's CEO, Adrianne Meldrum, connects with Author and Early-Years Teacher, Bridget Mather-Scott, and her son Will to talk about their book, Gary and Maths. This children's book shows the struggles that many students with dyslexia and dyscalculia face in mathematics. Buy your copy of Gary and Maths here: https://amzn.to/45LB1WH Get your copy of Ollie-O'clock here: https://amzn.to/443ZvsV(Affiliate Links)Connect with Bridget here: https://www.billybeeslearning.co.uk/See more interviews referenced in this episode here: https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...You can subscribe to our Youtube for more awesomeness here: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMathFollow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; In this video, Made for Math's CEO, Adrianne Meldrum, connects with Author and Early-Years Teacher, Bridget Mather-Scott, and her son Will to talk about their book, Gary and Maths. This children's book shows the struggles that many students with dyslexia and dyscalculia face in mathematics.

Buy your copy of Gary and Maths here: https://amzn.to/45LB1WH
Get your copy of Ollie-O'clock here: https://amzn.to/443ZvsV
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]]> 928 false 21 full <![CDATA[Dyscalculia Tools and Techniques for Educators (Ep 22)]]> fbx/b862a1b0-04a1-11f0-83df-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:32:02 -0700 Welcome to our web series, Unlocking Dyscalculia! We have 25+ episodes all about dyscalculia, with new additions being recorded monthly. In this video, Adrianne Meldrum, our CEO, sits down with the brilliant authors Giannis Karagiannakis and Marie-Pascale Noël to discuss their groundbreaking book "Effective Teaching Strategies for Dyscalculia and Learning Difficulties in Mathematics." Discover valuable insights into conquering math challenges and gain essential tools and techniques for teaching dyscalculic students. Don't miss out on this episode that can transform your teaching approach! Get your copy of "Effective Teaching Strategies for Dyscalculia and Learning Difficulties in Mathematics" here: https://amzn.to/45YNdDQ[Affiliate Link] Connect with Marie-Pascale: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/...Connect with Giannis: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/...shop.madeformath.com for cool math resources! See more interviews referenced in this video here: https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...Connect with us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Connect with us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp;Connect with us on LinkedIn: / made-for-math&nbsp; Welcome to our web series, Unlocking Dyscalculia! We have 25+ episodes all about dyscalculia, with new additions being recorded monthly.

In this video, Adrianne Meldrum, our CEO, sits down with the brilliant authors Giannis Karagiannakis and Marie-Pascale Noël to discuss their groundbreaking book "Effective Teaching Strategies for Dyscalculia and Learning Difficulties in Mathematics."

Discover valuable insights into conquering math challenges and gain essential tools and techniques for teaching dyscalculic students. Don't miss out on this episode that can transform your teaching approach!

Get your copy of "Effective Teaching Strategies for Dyscalculia and Learning Difficulties in Mathematics" here: https://amzn.to/45YNdDQ
[Affiliate Link]

Connect with Marie-Pascale: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/...
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Connect with us on LinkedIn: / made-for-math ]]> 2954 false 22 full <![CDATA[Understanding Math Fact Fluency (Ep 23)]]> fbx/979af092-04a4-11f0-b347-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:32:27 -0700 What are some common problems that students face when trying to learn math facts? What are useful strategies for parents and teachers to help aid in math fact mastery? Tune in to this enlightening conversation between Made for Math's CEO, Adrianne Meldrum, and Assistant Professor, Corey Peltier, as they discuss math fact fluency and The Science of Math. Connect with Corey: Email coreypeltier@ou.edu Corey's Article on Fluency: https://coreypeltier.substack.com/p/f... See more interviews referenced in this episode here: madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMathConnect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/madeformathConnect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/madeformath What are some common problems that students face when trying to learn math facts? What are useful strategies for parents and teachers to help aid in math fact mastery? Tune in to this enlightening conversation between Made for Math's CEO, Adrianne Meldrum, and Assistant Professor, Corey Peltier, as they discuss math fact fluency and The Science of Math.

Connect with Corey: Email coreypeltier@ou.edu

Corey's Article on Fluency: https://coreypeltier.substack.com/p/f...

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]]> 2322 false 23 full <![CDATA[Math Vocabulary, Language, & Story Problems (Ep 24)]]> fbx/2eaa9ff8-04a7-11f0-b568-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:32:59 -0700 In this episode of our Unlocking Dyscalculia series, Adrianne and Heather are joined by Dr. Sarah Powell, Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Powell shares her expertise in developing interventions for students with mathematics difficulties, focusing on peer tutoring, word-problem solving, math writing, and understanding the symbols and vocabulary of math.Dive into this fascinating conversation about the role of language in math learning and discover actionable strategies to help students thrive. Don't miss it!You can reach out to Dr. Sarah Powell by email: srpowell@utexas.eduOr on socials @sarahpowellphdSee more interviews referenced in this episode and resources here: https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMathFollow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; In this episode of our Unlocking Dyscalculia series, Adrianne and Heather are joined by Dr. Sarah Powell, Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Texas at Austin. Dr. Powell shares her expertise in developing interventions for students with mathematics difficulties, focusing on peer tutoring, word-problem solving, math writing, and understanding the symbols and vocabulary of math.

Dive into this fascinating conversation about the role of language in math learning and discover actionable strategies to help students thrive. Don't miss it!

You can reach out to Dr. Sarah Powell by email: srpowell@utexas.edu
Or on socials @sarahpowellphd

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]]> 2758 false 24 full <![CDATA[The Hungarian Ten Frame: How Pattern Recognition and Manipulatives Transform Math Education (Ep 25)]]> fbx/9a50b4fc-04a9-11f0-bb26-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Wed, 26 Mar 2025 09:33:20 -0700 In our latest episode of the Unlocking Dyscalculia series, CEO and Founder Adrianne Meldrum, along with Operations Manager Heather Brand, sit down with Dr. Jenni Back, an author, researcher, and retired mathematics consultant. Dr. Back has spent her career exploring effective ways to teach math, including the use of manipulatives to support student understanding.In this post, we explore the power of visual math tools like the Hungarian Ten Frame and Cuisenaire rods—two manipulatives that unlock deeper number sense and pattern recognition.To read the full blog post and see interviews referenced in this video visit: https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMathFollow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; In our latest episode of the Unlocking Dyscalculia series, CEO and Founder Adrianne Meldrum, along with Operations Manager Heather Brand, sit down with Dr. Jenni Back, an author, researcher, and retired mathematics consultant. Dr. Back has spent her career exploring effective ways to teach math, including the use of manipulatives to support student understanding.

In this post, we explore the power of visual math tools like the Hungarian Ten Frame and Cuisenaire rods—two manipulatives that unlock deeper number sense and pattern recognition.

To read the full blog post and see interviews referenced in this video visit: https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...

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]]> 2356 false 25 full <![CDATA[Learning Trajectories & Subitizing: A Conversation with Dr. Douglas Clements (Ep 26)]]> fbx/e4ac7f7e-0cae-11f0-8f0a-16a2cd1ac1f8 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:51:15 -0700 Welcome to our web series, Unlocking Dyscalculia! We have 25+ episodes all about dyscalculia, with new additions being recorded monthly. Recently, our CEO, Adrianne Meldrum, had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Clements to dive deeper into his groundbreaking research on learning trajectories, subitizing, and why early math education is more critical than ever.Connect with Dr. Douglas Clements: https://www.learningtrajectories.org/shop.madeformath.com for cool math resources! See more interviews referenced in this video here: https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys... Connect with us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Connect with us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp;Connect with us on LinkedIn: / made-for-math&nbsp; Welcome to our web series, Unlocking Dyscalculia! We have 25+ episodes all about dyscalculia, with new additions being recorded monthly.

Recently, our CEO, Adrianne Meldrum, had the privilege of interviewing Dr. Clements to dive deeper into his groundbreaking research on learning trajectories, subitizing, and why early math education is more critical than ever.

Connect with Dr. Douglas Clements: https://www.learningtrajectories.org/

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Connect with us on LinkedIn: / made-for-math ]]> 2186 false 26 full <![CDATA[The Power of Explicit Instruction (Ep 27)]]> fbx/0ce5ed0a-4719-11f0-ba98-ba5fa9561315 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:26:11 -0700 In this episode of Unlocking Dyscalculia, Adrianne Meldrum is joined by Dr. Zach Groshell—educator, researcher, and host of the Progressively Incorrect podcast. Zach shares powerful insights on how working memory, visuals, and carefully crafted instruction can make or break student learning—especially for those who struggle with math. We talk about the science of learning, the pitfalls of cluttered teaching, and how explicit instruction benefits all learners.🎧 Listen to Zach’s podcast, Progressively Incorrect: https://educationrickshaw.com/categor...📘 Grab a copy of Zach’s book:Available now on Amazon — https://amzn.to/3XVK9Xashop.madeformath.com for cool math resources! Join our newsletter for the latest updates from MFM: https://madeformath.com/newsletter/See more interviews referenced in this video here: https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys... Connect with us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Connect with us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp;Connect with us on LinkedIn: / made-for-math&nbsp; In this episode of Unlocking Dyscalculia, Adrianne Meldrum is joined by Dr. Zach Groshell—educator, researcher, and host of the Progressively Incorrect podcast. Zach shares powerful insights on how working memory, visuals, and carefully crafted instruction can make or break student learning—especially for those who struggle with math. We talk about the science of learning, the pitfalls of cluttered teaching, and how explicit instruction benefits all learners.

🎧 Listen to Zach’s podcast, Progressively Incorrect: https://educationrickshaw.com/categor...

📘 Grab a copy of Zach’s book:
Available now on Amazon — https://amzn.to/3XVK9Xa

shop.madeformath.com for cool math resources!

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Connect with us on LinkedIn: / made-for-math ]]> 2009 false 27 full <![CDATA[Debunking Math Myths: Truths Every Educator Should Know (Ep 28)]]> fbx/489951b4-4720-11f0-95df-ba5fa9561315 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:26:17 -0700 In the latest episode of Unlocking Dyscalculia, Heather Brand sits down with educator and consultant Brendan Lee to explore what happens when a teacher steps outside the traditional path and rethinks how we reach students—especially those who struggle with math. Join us as we uncover common math myths and share practical strategies you can use with your students instead.To read the full blog post and see interviews referenced in this video visit: https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: / @madeformath Follow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; In the latest episode of Unlocking Dyscalculia, Heather Brand sits down with educator and consultant Brendan Lee to explore what happens when a teacher steps outside the traditional path and rethinks how we reach students—especially those who struggle with math. Join us as we uncover common math myths and share practical strategies you can use with your students instead.

To read the full blog post and see interviews referenced in this video visit: https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...

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Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath ]]> 2275 false 28 full <![CDATA[Debunking Learning Styles and Embracing The Science of Learning (Ep. 30)]]> fbx/a6243248-601d-11f0-b700-ba5fa9561315 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:26:44 -0700 Unlocking Dyscalculia host Adrianne Meldrum sits down with Canadian researcher and evidence-informed learning designer Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva. Together, they sit down to explore one of the most persistent—and misleading—ideas in education: learning styles. You’ve probably heard it before (or even said it yourself): “I’m a visual learner,” or “My student needs kinesthetic learning.” But is there any truth to it?Connect with Dr. Nidhi SachdevaFollow The Science of Learning Newsletter for regular updates on the latest breakthroughs in the learning sciences: https://scienceoflearning.substack.com/See more interviews referenced in this episode here: madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: &nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/madeformath Connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/madeformathConnect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/madeformath Unlocking Dyscalculia host Adrianne Meldrum sits down with Canadian researcher and evidence-informed learning designer Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva. Together, they sit down to explore one of the most persistent—and misleading—ideas in education: learning styles. You’ve probably heard it before (or even said it yourself): “I’m a visual learner,” or “My student needs kinesthetic learning.” But is there any truth to it?

Connect with Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva
Follow The Science of Learning Newsletter for regular updates on the latest breakthroughs in the learning sciences: https://scienceoflearning.substack.com/

See more interviews referenced in this episode here: madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia

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Connect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/madeformath]]> 2555 false 30 full <![CDATA[Math Rope: The Strands of Mathematical Proficiency (Ep 31)]]> fbx/251c0550-8178-11f0-be5e-ba5fa9561315 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:26:54 -0700 Too often, math is treated as if it’s just one skill. People say things like, “I’m not a math person”—something you’d rarely hear someone say about reading. The truth is, being “good at math” is not an all-or-nothing talent you’re born with. Just like reading, math proficiency is made up of many connected skills that can be strengthened over time.In this episode of Unlocking Dyscalculia, Adrianne Meldrum and Heather Brand dive into their vision for a Mathematical Proficiency Rope—a simpler, yet still deeply interconnected model that explains what it really takes to develop strong math skills.See more interviews referenced in this episode here: madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: / madeformath Connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/madeformathConnect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/madeformath Too often, math is treated as if it’s just one skill. People say things like, “I’m not a math person”—something you’d rarely hear someone say about reading. The truth is, being “good at math” is not an all-or-nothing talent you’re born with. Just like reading, math proficiency is made up of many connected skills that can be strengthened over time.

In this episode of Unlocking Dyscalculia, Adrianne Meldrum and Heather Brand dive into their vision for a Mathematical Proficiency Rope—a simpler, yet still deeply interconnected model that explains what it really takes to develop strong math skills.

See more interviews referenced in this episode here: madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: / madeformath

Connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/madeformath
Connect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/madeformath]]> 2625 false 31 full <![CDATA[The Science of Learning (Ep 29)]]> fbx/aa0055e8-4724-11f0-9860-ba5fa9561315 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:27:02 -0700 In this conversation, Adrianne Meldrum, CEO of Made for Math, sits down with Dr. Nathaniel Swain—teacher, instructional coach, researcher, and author of Harnessing the Science of Learning. Together, they dive into the fascinating intersections of language, cognition, and mathematics instruction.To read the full blog post and see interviews referenced in this video visit: https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...You can subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: / / @madeformath Follow us on Facebook: / madeformath&nbsp;Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath&nbsp; In this conversation, Adrianne Meldrum, CEO of Made for Math, sits down with Dr. Nathaniel Swain—teacher, instructional coach, researcher, and author of Harnessing the Science of Learning. Together, they dive into the fascinating intersections of language, cognition, and mathematics instruction.

To read the full blog post and see interviews referenced in this video visit: https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dys...

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Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath ]]> 1740 false 29 full <![CDATA[Understanding Educational Research (Ep 32)]]> fbx/6eeb3b86-be7e-11f0-b680-ba5fa9561315 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Mon, 10 Nov 2025 14:44:27 -0700 In a recent interview with Adrianne Meldrum, Nathaniel Hansford shared his journey as an educator, teaching across multiple countries and working with students with diverse needs. From classrooms in Korea to behavioral schools in England, Nathaniel’s experiences shaped not only his approach to teaching but also his understanding of how research informs educational practices.See more interviews referenced in this episode here: madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness:&nbsp; youtube.com/madeformathConnect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/madeformathConnect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/madeformath In a recent interview with Adrianne Meldrum, Nathaniel Hansford shared his journey as an educator, teaching across multiple countries and working with students with diverse needs.

From classrooms in Korea to behavioral schools in England, Nathaniel’s experiences shaped not only his approach to teaching but also his understanding of how research informs educational practices.

See more interviews referenced in this episode here: madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness:  youtube.com/madeformath
Connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/madeformath
Connect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/madeformath]]> 1896 false 32 full <![CDATA[Acadience Learning Math Assessment: Detect Dyscalculia Early and Support Every Student (Ep 33)]]> fbx/f1409344-bf2b-11f0-a9bb-ba5fa9561315 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Tue, 11 Nov 2025 11:26:28 -0700 In this episode of Unlocking Dyscalculia, Heather Brand from Made for Math sits down with Alisa Dorman, President of Acadience Learning, to explore how curriculum-based measurement (CBM) tools can identify math learning challenges early—and help students thrive before frustration sets in.See more interviews referenced in this episode here: madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: youtube.com/madeformath&nbsp;&nbsp;Connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/madeformathConnect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/madeformath In this episode of Unlocking Dyscalculia, Heather Brand from Made for Math sits down with Alisa Dorman, President of Acadience Learning, to explore how curriculum-based measurement (CBM) tools can identify math learning challenges early—and help students thrive before frustration sets in.

See more interviews referenced in this episode here: madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia

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Connect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/madeformath]]> 2734 false 33 full <![CDATA[Introduction to The Science of Learning (Ep 34)]]> fbx/ac469bb2-d132-11f0-9121-ba5fa9561315 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Thu, 04 Dec 2025 10:00:07 -0700 In this episode of Unlocking Dyscalculia, Adrianne Meldrum, founder and CEO of MFM, and Heather Brand, Operations Manager, dive into a phrase many of us have heard—the science of learning. It’s become a buzzword in education, but what does it actually mean? More importantly, how does it apply to how children learn math?Looking for our Subitizing Cards? Check them out here: Subitizing Playing Cards (Free Shipping) - Made for MathSee more interviews referenced in this episode here: madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness:&nbsp; https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMathConnect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/madeformathConnect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/madeformath In this episode of Unlocking Dyscalculia, Adrianne Meldrum, founder and CEO of MFM, and Heather Brand, Operations Manager, dive into a phrase many of us have heard—the science of learning. It’s become a buzzword in education, but what does it actually mean? More importantly, how does it apply to how children learn math?

Looking for our Subitizing Cards? Check them out here: Subitizing Playing Cards (Free Shipping) - Made for Math

See more interviews referenced in this episode here: madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness:  https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMath

Connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/madeformath
Connect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/madeformath]]> 2811 false 34 full <![CDATA[Jump Math + Spring Math Collaboration (Ep 35)]]> fbx/8b830612-db6a-11f0-971b-ba5fa9561315 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Wed, 17 Dec 2025 10:05:41 -0700 In this episode of the Unlocking Dyscalculia podcast, Heather Brand—our Operations Manager at Made for Math—sits down with two giants in the world of math education: Dr. John Mighton, founder of Jump Math, and Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden, creator of Spring Math.Individually, each of them has reshaped how students learn mathematics. Now, they’re collaborating, and we get a behind-the-scenes look at how their work fits together. In this episode of the Unlocking Dyscalculia podcast, Heather Brand—our Operations Manager at Made for Math—sits down with two giants in the world of math education: Dr. John Mighton, founder of Jump Math, and Dr. Amanda VanDerHeyden, creator of Spring Math.

Individually, each of them has reshaped how students learn mathematics. Now, they’re collaborating, and we get a behind-the-scenes look at how their work fits together.
]]> 2871 false 35 full <![CDATA[Advocating for Students with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia (Ep 36)]]> fbx/d480d95a-008d-11f1-b65d-ba5fa9561315 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:20:56 -0700 In this episode of Unlocking Dyscalculia, host Adrianne Meldrum sits down with Lorraine Hightower, a dyslexia advocate, consultant, and parent whose professional mission was shaped deeply by personal experience. Their conversation centers on advocacy—what it looks like, why it matters, and how parents and teachers can work together to better support students with learning differences.Parents often sense it before they can name it. Their child is exhausted after school. Homework takes hours. Meltdowns happen at home, not in the classroom. Teachers say things are “fine,” yet something clearly isn’t.When a child is struggling, it’s not enough for support to exist on paper—it has to work in practice. Drawing from lived experience and expert advocacy insight, this episode of Unlocking Dyscalculia walks parents through what advocates do, when to seek help, how to use data effectively, and what to do when IEPs or 504 plans fall short.Read the full blog post here:&nbsp;Advocating For Students With Dyslexia And Dyscalculia - Made For Math In this episode of Unlocking Dyscalculia, host Adrianne Meldrum sits down with Lorraine Hightower, a dyslexia advocate, consultant, and parent whose professional mission was shaped deeply by personal experience. Their conversation centers on advocacy—what it looks like, why it matters, and how parents and teachers can work together to better support students with learning differences.

Parents often sense it before they can name it. Their child is exhausted after school. Homework takes hours. Meltdowns happen at home, not in the classroom. Teachers say things are “fine,” yet something clearly isn’t.

When a child is struggling, it’s not enough for support to exist on paper—it has to work in practice. Drawing from lived experience and expert advocacy insight, this episode of Unlocking Dyscalculia walks parents through what advocates do, when to seek help, how to use data effectively, and what to do when IEPs or 504 plans fall short.

Read the full blog post here: Advocating For Students With Dyslexia And Dyscalculia - Made For Math
]]> 2609 false 36 full <![CDATA[The Hidden Power of the Equal Sign (Ep 37)]]> fbx/53af8718-0e9d-11f1-bb8c-ba5fa9561315 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:47:39 -0700 When we think about math struggles, we often picture multiplication facts, fractions, or word problems. But what if one of the most common misunderstandings begins much earlier, with a symbol students see every single day?In this installment of our Unlocking Dyscalculia series, Adrianne Meldrum welcomes back Dr. Sarah Powell from UT Austin to talk about something deceptively simple: the equal sign.And as it turns out, there’s a lot to know.See more interviews referenced in this episode here: madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: youtube.com/@MadeforMathConnect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/madeformathConnect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/madeformath When we think about math struggles, we often picture multiplication facts, fractions, or word problems. But what if one of the most common misunderstandings begins much earlier, with a symbol students see every single day?

In this installment of our Unlocking Dyscalculia series, Adrianne Meldrum welcomes back Dr. Sarah Powell from UT Austin to talk about something deceptively simple: the equal sign.

And as it turns out, there’s a lot to know.

See more interviews referenced in this episode here: madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: youtube.com/@MadeforMath

Connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/madeformath
Connect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/madeformath]]> 1701 false 37 full <![CDATA[Math Fact Fluency: And Why Memorization Still Matters! (Ep 38)]]> fbx/3d39150e-400b-11f1-b368-ba5fa9561315 https://madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Fri, 24 Apr 2026 11:27:23 -0700 A child stares at 8 + 7.Ten seconds pass. Then twenty.For many parents, this moment sparks a difficult question.Is my child struggling because they do not understand math, or because basic facts never became automatic?To unpack this, Heather Brand, Operations Manager at Made for Math, sat down with Dr. Brian Poncy, Professor and Director of the School Psychology Program at Oklahoma State University, and co-author of Effective Math Interventions: A Guide to Improving Whole-Number Knowledge. Connect with Dr. Brian Poncy here: https://brianponcy.wixsite.com/my-site-2See more interviews referenced in this episode here: madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness:&nbsp;https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMathConnect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/madeformathConnect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/madeformath A child stares at 8 + 7.
Ten seconds pass. Then twenty.
For many parents, this moment sparks a difficult question.
Is my child struggling because they do not understand math, or because basic facts never became automatic?

To unpack this, Heather Brand, Operations Manager at Made for Math, sat down with Dr. Brian Poncy, Professor and Director of the School Psychology Program at Oklahoma State University, and co-author of Effective Math Interventions: A Guide to Improving Whole-Number Knowledge.

Connect with Dr. Brian Poncy here: https://brianponcy.wixsite.com/my-site-2

See more interviews referenced in this episode here: madeformath.com/unlocking-dyscalculia

Subscribe to our YouTube channel for more awesomeness: https://www.youtube.com/@MadeforMath

Connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/madeformath
Connect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/madeformath]]> 2307 false 38 full