# Ep 29: Is math more creative than we think?

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Published: 2025-09-10T12:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

What do math and art have in common? For most of my life, I’ve heard that these two concepts (and subjects) belonged in different worlds, but in this episode, we explore the intersection points between these two and how one helps the other. 00:00 - Introduction 2:10 - How art helped Jennifer through her personal struggle with math 6:33 - How important is art in teaching math? 11:06 - Creative strategies for older kids learning math 14:43 - Balancing (content) creation and math education 20:46 - The Shape of Roti 23:15 - The role of teachers in deconstructing math 26:35 - Writing strategies for teachers writing for the first time _____________________ Watch on YouTube : https://youtu.be/P0f0TOTvKv8 _____________________ Guest’s links Buy The Shape of Roti and book a session with Jennifer: https://msmahal.weebly.com Follow Jennifer on Instagram and TikTok: @ms_mahal _____________________ Host’s links Find out more about the show: https://www.journeyoftheart.com/ Follow Journey of the Art on Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/journeyoftheartpod/ Book a one-on-one with Lola: https://wordcaps.com/coaching/

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