{"podcast":{"title":"Getting Smart Podcast","slug":"getting-smart-podcast-3462","podcast_index_feed_id":3462,"rss_url":"https://gettingsmart.libsyn.com/rss","website_url":"https://gettingsmart.com","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/d/7/9/8/d7989dbfed1f20cfd959afa2a1bf1c87/Podcast_Thumbnails_600x600_2500_x_2500_px.png","author":"Getting Smart","episode_count":500,"summary":"This podcast has over 500 episodes highlighting developing trends in K-12 education, postsecondary and lifelong learning. Each week, Getting Smart team members interview students, leading authors, experts and practitioners in research, tech, entrepreneurship and leadership to bring listeners innovative and actionable strategies in education leadership. Be sure to also check out GettingSmart.com to stay on the cutting edge of innovations in learning.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-17T16:20:44.864356+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/getting-smart-podcast-3462"},"episode":{"title":"How Can We Rethink Math Education When Computers and AI Do the Calculations? | Ted Dintersmith","slug":"how-can-we-rethink-math-education-when-computers-and-ai-do-the-calculations-ted-dintersmith","published_at":"2026-04-08T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/getting-smart-podcast-3462/how-can-we-rethink-math-education-when-computers-and-ai-do-the-calculations-ted-dintersmith","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/getting-smart-podcast-3462","url":"https://gettingsmart.libsyn.com/how-can-we-rethink-math-education-when-computers-and-ai-do-the-calculations-ted-dintersmith","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/gettingsmart/Ted_Dintersmith_Podcast.mp3?dest-id=573092","summary":"In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Nate McClennen sits down with author and education advocate Ted Dintersmith to rethink what math should look like in a changing world—especially as AI makes rote procedures less relevant. Together they unpack the limits of test-driven instruction, the consequences of low math and data literacy for civic life, and why classrooms should prioritize estimation, statistics, probability, modeling, and real-world problem solving that builds confidence and curiosity. If we want future-ready learners, math has to move from gatekeeping to empowerment. Outline (00:00) Introduction & Math Education Background (05:52) Rote Skills vs. Relevant Math (11:21) Standardized Testing & NAEP Scores (17:10) Math Illiteracy & Real-World Consequences (22:57) Calculus vs. Statistics Debate (29:41) AI, the Future of Math Education & Takeaways Links Read the full blog here Watch the full video here LinkedIn Ted Dintersmith Website","meta_description":"In this episode of the Getting Smart Podcast, Nate McClennen sits down with author and education advocate Ted Dintersmith to rethink what math should look…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2830,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/getting-smart-podcast-3462/episodes/how-can-we-rethink-math-education-when-computers-and-ai-do-the-calculations-ted-dintersmith/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/getting-smart-podcast-3462/how-can-we-rethink-math-education-when-computers-and-ai-do-the-calculations-ted-dintersmith.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}