In this episode of the SupportED Learning Podcast, Dr. Joe Sebestyen sits down with Brian McLogan, founder of Free Math Videos, to explore why so many students believe they are not “math people,” and what actually helps students build confidence and skill over time. Brian shares his journey from struggling in math as a student to teaching in the classroom for 14 years, then scaling his approach to millions of learners online through short, stress-free lessons rooted in empathy and repetition.

Dr. Joe Sebestyen and Brian McLogan discuss how students should study math in a way that builds real understanding, why “grade chasing” often hides learning gaps, and how schools reinforce the mistaken belief that grades reflect ability. They break down why productive struggle matters, how test corrections and feedback loops accelerate learning, and what changes when students stop fearing mistakes.

This conversation also addresses how AI tools are changing math learning, including how students can use AI for explanations and practice without becoming dependent on it. Parents, educators, and students will take away practical strategies for improving performance, rebuilding confidence after setbacks, and focusing on mastery instead of labels.

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