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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

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 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:  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, 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  Connect 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/madeformathConnect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/madeformathConnect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/madeformath

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 Follow us on Instagram: / 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/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 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:  https://www.youtube.com/madeformath Connect with us on Instagram: instagram.com/madeformathConnect with us on Facebook: facebook.com/madeformath

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 Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath 

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 Connect with us on Instagram: / madeformath Connect with us on LinkedIn: / made-for-math 

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 Connect with us on Instagram: / madeformath Connect with us on LinkedIn: / made-for-math 

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 Follow us on Instagram: / madeformath 

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: [email protected] 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 Follow us on Instagram: / 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 [email protected] 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

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 Connect with us on Instagram: / madeformath Connect with us on LinkedIn: / made-for-math