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Mastering Math Without Fear

09.04.2026 · 34 Min.

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Based on a widely-circulated graduation test from 1895, children of the past routinely mastered arithmetic without overwhelm, expensive curriculum, or years of frustration.

So what changed? In this episode we break down a radically simple, time-tested approach to teaching math that actually works which I've discovered teaching our 15 children. You’ll discover why waiting for readiness matters, how basic arithmetic can be learned faster than you think, and how to replace confusion with clarity using practical, proven methods. If math in your homeschool has felt heavy, complicated, or discouraging—this might completely change your perspective.

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Here is the link for the Psychology Today article on the Benezet experiment: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/freedom-to-learn/201003/when-less-is-more-the-case-for-teaching-less-math-in-school

Here is the link for the podcast interview I did with Janae on the School to Homeschool channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26sw04WNW0E

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