Ep. 187 Making Math More Accessible

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Ep. 187 Making Math More Accessible

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Drew Perkins talks with Robert Kaplinsky about math teaching and learning and how he thinks about making it more accessible. Links & Resources Mentioned In This Episode: robertkaplinsky.com openmiddle.com Open Middle Math Book @robertkaplinsky

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