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.

Discover how Elephant Learning and its founder, Dr. Aditya Nagrath, PhD, are transforming the world of math education. As featured in our enlightening discussion on Great Day Louisiana, hosted by Malik Mingo, we delve deep into the topic of Mathematics anxiety. We explore how this common fear is stopping many children from reaching their full potential, and discuss practical strategies that parents can use to help their children conquer it. With a renewed focus on understanding and empathy, Dr. Nagrath highlights how Elephant Learning's innovative math application can change the educational trajectory of children across the globe. Don't miss out on this insightful conversation that could revolutionize your child's learning journey.
This presentation will discuss the causes of math anxiety, behaviors that can be indicative that mathematics anxiety is occurring. Finally, we discuss an overarching inclusive framework to use around making decisions around students that are exhibiting mathematics anxiety and strategies for dealing with specific behavior. Watch the entire presentation that was originally presented at the Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers 2023 Summer Symposium
In this enlightening segment from ABC7's Good Morning Washington DC, Elephant Learning's founder, Dr. Aditya Nagrath, joins host Britt Waters to discuss the transformative power of our program. Dr. Nagrath delves into our scientific approach to teaching mathematics, explaining how we equip students to learn years' worth of math in just a few short months. He also shares indispensable insights for parents seeking to support their children's math education effectively.
This week on the podcast we have Dr. Nagrath. You'll find that our frank conversation really focused on what it takes to build a results-based education system around math. For timestamps, see below.
Shining a light on several important issues and topics currently impacting society, ADVANCEMENTS looks at the issues surrounding the gap in math learning which can impact a young child's life FOREVER. And how Elephant Learning Math Academy has created the new way to learn math which guarantees your child will learn 1 year of math in 3 months.
Melissa talks to Dr. Aditya Nagrath, founder of Elephant Learning, who discusses his company's program, which has helped over 175,000 students learn a year's worth of math in three months with 30 minutes of weekly use. He emphasized the importance of teaching math as a language and gamification to reduce math anxiety.
Elephant Learning has launched enhanced K-12 mathematics solutions to help schools and districts address learning gaps and mathematics anxiety. Its research-based curriculum, adaptive technology and professional development for educators help improve outcomes across grade levels.
Joe Camps is joined by the distinguished Dr. Aditya Nagrath, whose expertise sheds light on the profound challenge of math anxiety among students. Join the conversation as Dr. Nagrath discusses the roots and repercussions of math anxiety, presenting evidence-based insights that reveal its long-term impacts on students' academic success and future earnings. Discover the surprising connection between early math skills and later reading proficiency, and learn how foundational math concepts can significantly influence a child's overall educational journey.
Elephant Learning, a mathematics learning platform founded by Aditya Nagrath, PhD, uses advanced adaptive algorithms to revolutionize mathematics education. By teaching mathematics as a language and moving away from rote memorization, the platform makes the subject more intuitive and accessible for students of all levels. Elephant Learning's adaptive system tailors content to each student's needs, ensuring they receive the right material at the right time. The platform also provides targeted teacher training and hands-on activities to reinforce learning outside the digital environment. This personalized approach helps students overcome mathematics anxiety and learning differences, leading to significant improvements in their mathematics skills.
The article highlights Aditya Nagrath's efforts to transform math education for neurodiverse students through his platform, Elephant Learning. Nagrath, a mathematician and computer scientist, addresses mathematics anxiety, which is particularly prevalent among neurodiverse students, including those with ADHD, dyscalculia, and PTSD.