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Since Mar 2025
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Welcome to Unlocking Dyscalculia, the podcast and YouTube series that demystifies math learning challenges and empowers educators, parents, and students with research-backed strategies. Hosted by the team at Made for Math, this series explores the science behind dyscalculia, how it impacts learners, and most importantly—how to help.

Each episode dives into expert insights, real-life success stories, and practical intervention strategies grounded in cognitive science, reducing cognitive load, and leveraging dual coding to make math accessible. Whether you're a teacher looking for actionable tools, a parent seeking support for your child, or an adult struggling with numbers, Unlocking Dyscalculia is here to guide you on the path to math confidence.

Subscribe now and start unlocking the potential of every math learner!

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Recent Episodes

Math Fact Fluency: And Why Memorization Still Matters! (Ep 38)

Apr 24, 2026 38m

A child stares at 8 + 7.Ten seconds pass. Then twenty.For many parents, this moment sparks a difficult question.Is my child struggling because they do not understand math, or because basic facts…

The Hidden Power of the Equal Sign (Ep 37)

Feb 20, 2026 28m

When we think about math struggles, we often picture multiplication facts, fractions, or word problems. But what if one of the most common misunderstandings begins much earlier, with a symbol…

Advocating for Students with Dyslexia and Dyscalculia (Ep 36)

Feb 02, 2026 43m

In this episode of Unlocking Dyscalculia, host Adrianne Meldrum sits down with Lorraine Hightower, a dyslexia advocate, consultant, and parent whose professional mission was shaped deeply by personal…

Jump Math + Spring Math Collaboration (Ep 35)

Dec 17, 2025 47m

In this episode of the Unlocking Dyscalculia podcast, Heather Brand—our Operations Manager at Made for Math—sits down with two giants in the world of math education: Dr. John Mighton, founder of Jump…

Introduction to The Science of Learning (Ep 34)

Dec 04, 2025 46m

In this episode of Unlocking Dyscalculia, Adrianne Meldrum, founder and CEO of MFM, and Heather Brand, Operations Manager, dive into a phrase many of us have heard—the science of learning. It’s…

Acadience Learning Math Assessment: Detect Dyscalculia Early and Support Every Student (Ep 33)

Nov 11, 2025 45m

In this episode of Unlocking Dyscalculia, Heather Brand from Made for Math sits down with Alisa Dorman, President of Acadience Learning, to explore how curriculum-based measurement (CBM) tools can…

Understanding Educational Research (Ep 32)

Nov 10, 2025 31m

In a recent interview with Adrianne Meldrum, Nathaniel Hansford shared his journey as an educator, teaching across multiple countries and working with students with diverse needs. From classrooms in…

The Science of Learning (Ep 29)

Nov 10, 2025 29m

In this conversation, Adrianne Meldrum, CEO of Made for Math, sits down with Dr. Nathaniel Swain—teacher, instructional coach, researcher, and author of Harnessing the Science of Learning. Together,…

Math Rope: The Strands of Mathematical Proficiency (Ep 31)

Nov 10, 2025 43m

Too often, math is treated as if it’s just one skill. People say things like, “I’m not a math person”—something you’d rarely hear someone say about reading. The truth is, being “good at math” is not…

Debunking Learning Styles and Embracing The Science of Learning (Ep. 30)

Nov 10, 2025 42m

Unlocking Dyscalculia host Adrianne Meldrum sits down with Canadian researcher and evidence-informed learning designer Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva. Together, they sit down to explore one of the most…

Debunking Math Myths: Truths Every Educator Should Know (Ep 28)

Nov 10, 2025 37m

In the latest episode of Unlocking Dyscalculia, Heather Brand sits down with educator and consultant Brendan Lee to explore what happens when a teacher steps outside the traditional path and rethinks…

The Power of Explicit Instruction (Ep 27)

Nov 10, 2025 33m

In this episode of Unlocking Dyscalculia, Adrianne Meldrum is joined by Dr. Zach Groshell—educator, researcher, and host of the Progressively Incorrect podcast. Zach shares powerful insights on how…

Learning Trajectories & Subitizing: A Conversation with Dr. Douglas Clements (Ep 26)

Apr 01, 2025 36m Transcript

Welcome to our web series, Unlocking Dyscalculia! We have 25+ episodes all about dyscalculia, with new additions being recorded monthly. Recently, our CEO, Adrianne Meldrum, had the privilege of…

The Hungarian Ten Frame: How Pattern Recognition and Manipulatives Transform Math Education (Ep 25)

Mar 26, 2025 39m Transcript

In our latest episode of the Unlocking Dyscalculia series, CEO and Founder Adrianne Meldrum, along with Operations Manager Heather Brand, sit down with Dr. Jenni Back, an author, researcher, and…

Math Vocabulary, Language, & Story Problems (Ep 24)

Mar 26, 2025 45m Transcript

In this episode of our Unlocking Dyscalculia series, Adrianne and Heather are joined by Dr. Sarah Powell, Associate Professor in the Department of Special Education at the University of Texas at…

Understanding Math Fact Fluency (Ep 23)

Mar 26, 2025 38m Transcript

What are some common problems that students face when trying to learn math facts? What are useful strategies for parents and teachers to help aid in math fact mastery? Tune in to this enlightening…

Dyscalculia Tools and Techniques for Educators (Ep 22)

Mar 26, 2025 49m Transcript

Welcome to our web series, Unlocking Dyscalculia! We have 25+ episodes all about dyscalculia, with new additions being recorded monthly. In this video, Adrianne Meldrum, our CEO, sits down with the…

Children's Books for Dyscalculia & Dyslexia (Ep 21)

Mar 26, 2025 15m Transcript

In this video, Made for Math's CEO, Adrianne Meldrum, connects with Author and Early-Years Teacher, Bridget Mather-Scott, and her son Will to talk about their book, Gary and Maths. This children's…

Supporting Students Behind in Numeracy (Ep 20)

Mar 26, 2025 58m Transcript

Join us for an insightful discussion on supporting students in numeracy with Made for Math's CEO, Adrianne Meldrum, and Operations Manager, Heather Brand. We are thrilled to have the esteemed Dr.…

Creative Ideas for Funding Dyscalculia Tutoring (Ep 19)

Mar 26, 2025 25m Transcript

In this video, Made for Math's CEO Adrianne Meldrum and owner of Dyslexia Solutions Karee Atkinson have an enlightening conversation about getting creative when finding funding for your child's…

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