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.
In this episode of Parenting with Impact, Dr. Aditya Nagrath reveals that math anxiety often stems from a gap in understanding rather than a lack of ability. He emphasizes that math is a language many children aren't fluent in, and shifting beliefs—like “I’m not a math person”—can unlock confidence and capability.
Dr. Aditya Nagrath, founder of Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy, joins Diverse Thinking Different Learning to discuss math anxiety—its origins, misconceptions, and how early struggles can shape a child's confidence and future opportunities. He highlights how beliefs like “I’m not a math person” lead to lifelong avoidance, influencing career paths and even language development. Through his tech-based platform, Dr. Nagrath provides gamified learning solutions to rebuild mathematical confidence, reinforcing that math isn’t just a subject but a gateway to broader success.
Dr. Aditya Nagrath, co-founder of Elephant Learning, discusses how confidence and belief are essential in overcoming math anxiety and shaping a child's success in mathematics. He shares practical tools and strategies that help students build a strong foundation, ensuring they develop a positive relationship with math.
In this episode of the Ardan Labs podcast, Dr. Aditya Nagrath shares his journey from a PhD in math computer science to founding Elephant Learning, an online math academy that has significantly improved learning math for children. He discusses the importance of foundational math skills, his early experiences with coding, and his career path, including the birth of Elephant Learning. The conversation highlights the intersection of education and technology, emphasizing the need for adaptive learning methods and the role of coding in modern education.
Fox 21 interviewed Dominic Forth about his daughter and her usage of Elephant Learning!
When learning about numbers at Rick’s Center for Gifted Children in Denver, getting youth engaged in math now can help with a problem some students may face in the future. “In kindergarten they are already behind and they never really statistically catch up,” Elephant Learning CEO Aditya Nagrath said. “Mathematics for young children before algebra can predict success all the way to high school and even to college.”
