How do people learn mathematics? Insights from the science of learning

April 30, 2025

The science of learning provides extensive empirically-grounded insights into effective ways to teach and learn mathematics. In this webinar, Dr Tanya Evans from the University of Auckland talks about how the decades of cognitive research can be applied to teaching mathematics in the classroom.

A recording of the live webinar will be available afterwards.

About the presenter

Dr Tanya Evans is a senior lecturer in the Department of Mathematics with a research focus on mathematics education. Her research interests include the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of novel forms of assessment and pedagogical innovations based on the latest research advances in cognitive sciences and educational psychology.

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