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What does solving a Rubik’s Cube have in common with learning algebra? In this interview, Dr. Jon Star, an educational psychologist at Harvard University, explores how students develop flexibility in mathematical thinking. We talk about why students get stuck on “one right way” and what teachers can do to help learners think more adaptively. From classrooms to cubes, this conversation twists and turns through the art of problem solving.

What we discuss:

0:00 - Intro
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0:23 - What is mathematical flexibility?
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2:00 - Why do students cling to old, less efficient methods?
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9:00 - What happens when students compare different solution methods?
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22:01 - What teaching methods best build understanding and flexibility in algebra?
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25:57 - When should we start teaching creative problem solving?
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29:11 - Can puzzles like Rubik's Cubes support math learning?
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34:48 - How should algebra teaching change in the next 5–10 years, especially with AI?
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38:52 - Should we sometimes not use powerful tools like AI in math class?
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40:29 - Reflection