Meet Dr. Aditya Nagrath Ph.D.

Dr. Nagrath helps students overcome mathematics anxiety.  Aditya is the creator and founder of Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy which helps students learn years of mathematics over the course of a few months using their system just 10 minutes per day, 3 days per week.

With a PhD in Mathematics & Computer Sciences, Dr. Nagrath has spent over 30 years in industry as a software engineer, author, leader, speaker, and serial entrepreneur working on everything from atomic clocks to iOS and Android apps to Amazon’s Kindle Fire. As the Founder of Elephant Head Software, which won the prestigious JD Edwards Innovation Award in 2015, he has also done software projects for Pearson, Verizon, Telefonica, JD Edwards (Oracle), and other billion dollar companies.

Now with Elephant Learning, Dr. Nagrath has taught nearly 200,000 years of mathematics to over 160,000 students around the world, and is on a mission to change the way the world teaches mathematics.

With a Facebook following of over 54k, Aditya has spoken at the University of Denver, and is the author of numerous scientific works, a series of blogs on learning mathematics, as well as the Amazon Best Sellers “Rethinking Math Learning” and "Treating Mathematics Anxiety." For his expertise, Dr. Nagrath has been recognized by the California Department of Education and featured in over 100 podcasts, news articles, interviews, and television/video appearances.

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Aditya Has Been Featured On:

Parenting Shrink Wrapped

With
Dr. Melissa Wellner and Samantha Straub

What if math anxiety isn’t about intelligence at all? In this episode of Parenting Shrink Wrapped, Sam and Melissa sit down with Dr. Aditya Nagrath, founder of Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy, to explore why so many kids struggle with math and what parents can do to help. Together, they unpack how missing foundational number concepts can create frustration, avoidance, and anxiety later in middle school and high school, especially around algebra. This conversation offers practical insight into how parents can support confidence, reduce overwhelm, and help kids reconnect with learning in a healthier way.

Homeschool Yo Kids Podcast

With
Jae Carter

In this episode of the Homeschool Your Kids podcast, host Jae sits down with Dr. Aditya Nagrath, the founder of Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy and author of Treating Mathematics Anxiety. They explore the startling reality that many children enter kindergarten unprepared for the math curriculum due to a gap in language and vocabulary. Dr. Nagrath explains why viewing math as a language rather than just a set of rules can transform a childs confidence and performance.You will learn about the basketball analogy for learning math, the importance of conceptual understanding over rote memorization, and how the Elephant Learning app helps students from age two through algebra. Dr. Nagrath also shares his personal wellness routine and offers three essential tips for parents to help their children succeed in mathematics. Whether your child is just starting out or struggling with high school algebra, this conversation provides a roadmap for building a strong mathematical foundation.

Big Ideas in Education

With
Ryan Kairalla

This week, Ryan sits with Dr. Aditya Nagrath, acclaimed mathematician and the best-selling author of Treating Mathematics Anxiety: Inclusive Strategies for Working with Students Exhibiting Mathematics Anxiety. Dr. Nagrath discusses the gap in kindergarten math learners, helping students understand the subject at an early age, implications as they advance in mathematical topics, addressing skill gaps in math and how other subjects can be impacted, how artificial intelligence can support educators, and more. Tune in!

The Hamilton Review Podcast

With
Dr. Bob Hamilton

Dr. Aditya Nagrath joins The Hamilton Review to share how Elephant Learning is transforming the way children engage with mathematics. He explains why traditional teaching often leaves students behind and how his system helps them overcome math anxiety. With just 10 minutes a day, three times a week, students can advance years ahead in their math skills. Drawing on his background as a PhD in Mathematics and Computer Science and decades of experience in software engineering, Dr. Nagrath describes his mission to change the way the world teaches math. He highlights success stories from over 160,000 students worldwide and emphasizes the importance of building confidence in young learners.

Talking About Kids

With
R. Bradley Snyder

Aditya Nagrath recognizes that math anxiety is a real challenge for many students, and he identifies memorization as one of its main causes. To address this, he wrote Treating Mathematics Anxiety and developed the Elephant Learning system, both of which emphasize building true understanding of mathematical concepts rather than rote memorization. His approach is so effective that he guarantees students can master a full year of mathematics in just three months using his system. In this podcast episode, Aditya shares his insights and practical steps to help children overcome math anxiety.

Dad Hard With A Podcas‪t (VIDEO)

With
Mo Greene

It's week 82 of #dadding for me and after that 18 month mark we've started to get a REAL taste of what the terrible 2s might have in store. Her emotions have evolved significantly and as she's starting to speak in full sentences she can really express them. Oh, and also STICKER BOOKS..... GET THEM!!! In this week's guest segment we welcome Founder of Elephant Learning - one of the most successful digital math based learning programs for young kids - Dr. Aditya Nagrath. We talk about the Elephant Learning program, why it works so well for early childhood education, math setting the foundation for success in other subjects and how awesome it is when your child hugs you! As always, to connect on the #FatherhoodBrotherhood shoot us an email at DadHardPod@gmail.com. Follow the IG @DadHardPod. Check out the website WeDadHard.com. To find out more about Elephant Learning check out the website ElephantLearning.com or follow them on Facebook at Facebook.com/ElephantLearningApp.

Impact Learning

With
Maria Xenidou

If your child has a math problem or your students struggle in your math class, this episode is for you. You'll learn how to create lifelong learners confident in their math abilities, free from math-related anxiety and capable of thriving in a STEM-centric future. Today, Maria talks with Aditya Nagrath, cofounder of Elephant Learning, an automated math academy that guarantees children learn one year of math in three months. All it takes is thirty minutes of math a week on the Elephant Learning app. Also, according to studies, children who perform better in math perform better in reading, writing, speaking, and problem-solving. Tune in to learn from a visionary leader on a mission to change how the world teaches math.

State of Ed Podcast

With
Marc Isseks and Nick Simone

Nick and Marc welcome Dr. Aditya Nagrath, Founder and CEO of Elephant Learning, to the podcast. They discuss strategies to increase math literacy and close the skills gap that plagues millions of students in schoolhouses across the country. Listeners are welcome to ask a question, suggest a topic or share their thoughts: ask@stateofedpodcast.com Follow Marc on Twitter @marcisseks or online: marcisseks.com Guest: Dr. Aditya Nagrath

Money Talkers

With
Cody Loughlin

Approximately 93% of American's have math anxiety - and it's no surprise that entrepreneurship, business, and math go hand-in-hand. Dr. Nagrath started Elephant Learning to remedy concerning trends in math proficiency statistics. Dr. Nagrath can speak about the trends and the statistics intelligently, engagingly, and at length. His expertise and his experience make for a dynamic interview, his software program is the cutting edge of online math education, and he's continually updating the platform based on findings from his own academic research. Dr. Nagrath has a Ph.D in math and computer science, experience as a software engineer at the educational giant Pearson, and a contagious passion for mathematics. To connect with Dr. Nagrath, find him on LinkedIn. If you have a child between ages 4-17, Elephant Learning is for them. Visit https://www.elephantlearning.com.

Suburban Folk

With
Greg Roedersheimer

My guest is Aditya Nagrath, founder and CEO of Elephant Learning. He describes the idea for the application and how he and the company strive to help students build a solid foundation in math. He talks about a correlation in math development with overall future academic performance. We also discuss how lower income children are significantly more prone to getting behind as a primary reason for the software to be priced affordably. To learn more visit the Elephant Learning website: https://www.elephantlearning.com/ Visit Suburban Folk for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.