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:

Great Day Louisana

With
Malik Mingo

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.

Overcoming Mathematics Anxiety: Inclusive Strategies For Overcoming Math Anxiety

With
Dr. Aditya Nagrath PhD

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

ABC7's Good Morning Washington DC

With
Britt Waters

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.

The Coder Kids

With
James Thornock and Jeff Ward

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.

Advancements TV

With
Ted Danson

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.

Unpacking Education & Tech Talk For Teachers

With
AVID Open Access

Dr. Aditya Nagrath addresses the issue of math anxiety, sharing insights and strategies from his book, Treating Mathematics Anxiety. He also provides an overview of Elephant Learning, a software program he developed to help students overcome math anxiety and improve their mathematical skills.

Education On Fire

With
Mark Taylor

Dr. Nagrath assists students in overcoming their anxiety towards mathematics. Aditya, the founder of Elephant Learning Mathematics Academy, has developed a system that enables students to master years of math in just a few months by dedicating only 10 minutes a day, three days a week.

Pumped Up Parenting

With
Celia Kibler

Dr. Aditya has unlocked the secret to making math both easier and enjoyable for children and their parents. We explore the reasons behind math anxiety and how his innovative techniques are transforming fear into confidence. Through captivating stories and practical tips, Dr. Aditya demonstrates how teaching math as a language and integrating play can significantly enhance comprehension and retention.

Shape the System

With
Vincent Turner

The episode explores Dr. Nagrath’s Elephant Learning platform, which uses adaptive algorithms to transform mathematics education into a more conceptual experience, similar to learning a language. Designed to engage users, the system presents math as puzzle games and promises significant improvements in students’ math skills within a short period. Additionally, the episode highlights the platform’s scholarship program and discusses the challenges and strategies involved in making high-quality math education accessible to economically diverse populations.

Transforming The Toddler Years

With
Cara Tyrrell M.Ed.

Dr. Aditya Nagrath, the founder of Elephant Learning, is dedicated to helping students overcome their mathematics anxiety. Elephant Learning is an online mathematics academy that guarantees to teach years of mathematics within just a few months. Since its inception in 2017, Elephant Learning and Dr. Nagrath have successfully assisted over 165,000 students in mastering mathematics.