Dr. John Mighton: Unlocking Mathematical Potential in a Technological World

Episode description

Mathematician and acclaimed playwright Dr. John Mighton discusses the JUMP Math charity that has, for over two decades since he founded it, provided learning resources in mathematics used each year by hundreds of thousands of students and teachers. Math is an essential skill in a technological world, particularly in understanding probabilities and risks, and Dr. Mighton explains JUMP Math's unique approach to engaging students and making math learning a positive experience with results that speak for themselves. As Dr. Mighton says, "it's so easy to close the gap" in mathematical knowledge and unleash a great measure of creative potential in the process.