132 The #1 thing we get wrong when we teach Math to kids with disabilities
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Non Linear Learning
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Why does math education seem so challenging for autistic students and those with Down syndrome?
Join me as I flip the script and explore how focusing on input, rather than output, can revolutionize your student’s learning journey.
There are broadly 2 things we are doing wrong:
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Focusing on output as opposed to input
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Prioritizing proficiency over curiosity
Listen to the episode to find out how we can flip the traditional “boring” Math script!
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