Shalinee Sharma on Why the World Needs More Math Minds EP 494

Welcome to another episode of Passion Struck! Host John R. Miles interviews Shalinee Sharma, a leading math learning expert, and CEO of Zearn, a math learning platform. Sharma discusses the importance of math education and debunks common myths surrounding math learning. She emphasizes the need for belief and belonging in math classrooms, highlighting the benefits of understanding, problem-solving, and creativity in mathematics. Sharma also explores mathematics's universal beauty and mystique, showcasing its role in everyday life and the universe. Shalinee Sharma is the author of " Math Mind: The Simple Path to Loving Math ." Full show notes and resources can be found here: https://passionstruck.com/shalinee-sharma-the-world-needs-more-math-minds/ Sponsors Babbel is the new way to learn a foreign language. The comprehensive learning system combines effective education methods with state-of-the-art technology! Right now, get SIXTY percent off your Babbel subscription—but only for our listeners, at Babbel dot com slash PASSION . Stop hair loss before it’s gone for good. Hims has everything you need to regrow hair . Start your free online visit today at “ Hims dot com slash PASSIONSTRUCK .” Quince brings luxury products like Mongolian Cashmere, Italian Leather, Turkish Cotton and Washable Silk to everyone at radically low prices.Go to “ Quince dot com slash PASSION ” for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. --► For information about advertisers and promo codes, go to: https://passionstruck.com/deals/ JUST $0.99 FOR A LIMITED TIME Order a copy of my book, " Passion Struck: Twelve Powerful Principles to Unlock Your Purpose and Ignite Your Most Intentional Life ," today! Recognized as a 2024 must-read by the Next Big Idea Club, the book has won the Business Minds Best Book Award, the Eric Hoffer Award, the International Book Awards for Best Non-Fiction, the 2024 Melanie P. Smith Reader’s Choice Contest by Connections eMagazine, and the Non-Fiction Book Awards Gold Medal. Don't miss the opportunity to transform your life with these powerful principles! In this episode, you will learn: The importance of math education and debunking common myths about math The benefits of math education, including problem-solving skills and creativity The significance of numeracy and its universal language in mathematics How math can soothe the soul and provide a sense of beauty and patterns The value of belonging and membership in the context of learning math All things Shalinee Sharma: https://about.zearn.org/math-mind-book Catch More of Passion Struck Watch my solo episode on The 6 Key Steps to Bold Risk-Taking for Personal Growth . Can’t miss my episode with Jacob Morgan on the Vital Power of Leading With Vulnerability Listen to my interview withJames Rhee On How You Lead Change through Kindness Catch my interview with Gerry Hussey on How You Lead Yourself to Infinite Potential Listen to Seth Godin on Why We Need Systems Change to Save the Planet Like this show? Please leave us a review here -- even one sentence helps! Consider including your Twitter or Instagram handle so we can thank you personally! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .