Best Jonathan Stokke Podcasts (2024)

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Rick Macci: US Open preview and what you can learn from the top players 31:45

2h ago31:45

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Rick Macci joins the podcast to preview this year's US Open. Rick is a 7-time USPTA national coach of the year and has coached some of the best players in the history of the game, including the Williams sisters and Andy Roddick. We talk: 1:09 What makes Novak so great 3:46 How you can handle pressure more efficiently 6:20 Alcaraz movement 11:28 Fun…

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Identifying and educating advanced students with Jonathan Plucker (Ep 32) 1:03:56

14d ago1:03:56

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Math professor Anna Stokke speaks with Dr. Jonathan Plucker, a professor and director of the Education Policy Program at Johns Hopkins University, about advanced education, acceleration and academic streaming. Jonathan discusses the flaws in traditional methods of identifying advanced students and advocates for universal screening to ensure equitab…

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Will Boucek: Scouting for Team USA at the Olympics 25:43

24d ago25:43

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Today's guest is Will Boucek. Will is the host of the Doubles Only Tennis Podcast and recently was part of the team that scouted for Team USA at the Olympics. We talk: 1:13 Scouting for Team USA 4:42 Do players get surprised by the data 6:55 Understanding win percentages 10:52 How variables affect scouting 14:27 Scouting Carlos Alcaraz 16:12 Scouti…

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Exploring evidence for equitable education with Nidhi Sachdeva and Jim Hewitt (Ep 31) 1:03:08

12d ago1:03:08

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Join math professor Anna Stokke in conversation with Dr. Nidhi Sachdeva and Dr. Jim Hewitt, educators and researchers at the Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE) at the University of Toronto. They discuss their co-designed course on the science of learning and its impact on educational practice. The episode expands on their recent pres…

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Bonus Episode Sneak Peek: David Roditi on dealing with aggressive net players in doubles 9:32

15d ago9:32

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On today's episode I share a sneak peak from the bonus doubles mailbag with 2024 NCAA Champion David Roditi. We talk: 1:14 Working with Phillip Farmer 4:14 Should you respect when someone goes down the line 5:26 My All-American storyBy Jonathan Stokke

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The top 4 things I learned from Wimbledon 2024 6:54

2M ago6:54

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On today's episode I share the top 4 things I learned from this year's Wimbledon. One: You're never out of a match with the scoring system Two: Matches are not won with winners Three: Hard work pays off Four: Attitude before performanceBy Jonathan Stokke

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Math fluency matters with Brian Poncy (Ep 30) 57:50

2M ago57:50

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In the second episode of a two-part series, math professor Anna Stokke sits down with Dr. Brian Poncy, a school psychology professor at Oklahoma State University, who specializes in math interventions. His extensive research on basic fact fluency led to the development of a free math program called M.I.N.D, aimed at improving numeracy and computati…

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Math fact crisis: strategies for improving numeracy with Brian Poncy (Ep 29) 1:03:21

2M ago1:03:21

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In this first episode of a two-part series, math professor Anna Stokke sits down with Dr. Brian Poncy, a school psychology professor at Oklahoma State University, who specializes in math interventions. His extensive research on basic fact fluency led to the development of a free math program called M.I.N.D, aimed at improving numeracy and computati…

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Sam Querrey: Beating Djokovic at Wimbledon and great tips for a faster serve 36:55

2M ago36:55

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Sam Querrey joins us for the 67th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Sam reached a career high ranking of 11th in singles and 23rd in doubles on the ATP tour. He reached the semifinals of Wimbledon in 2017 and the quarterfinals of the US Open later that year. We talk: 1:34 Developing as a junior player 4:31 Committing to a grip change 5:46 How he wo…

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David Starbuck Smith: Ageless Painless Tennis 33:26

3M ago33:26

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David Starbuck Smith joins us for the 65th episode of Baseline Intelligence. David wrote the popular book "Ageless Painless Tennis" and specializes in overall health and performance. We talk: 1:31 Getting older doesn't mean getting weaker 5:32 How active is active enough? 9:45 Developing good posture 12:45 What is core strength? 17:48 Elbow pain 20…

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Autism and evidence-based math instruction with Katharine Beals (Ep 28) 1:02:05

2M ago1:02:05

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In episode 28, math professor Anna Stokke interviews Dr. Katharine Beals, who is a linguist and expert in using evidence-based instruction to teach students with autism. Katharine is the author of several books on autism, including one focused on autism-friendly curriculum and instruction. They begin the episode with an overview of autism, where Ka…

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Marc Lucero: Behind the scenes at the French Open 13:30

3M ago13:30

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Marc Lucero joins us for the 65th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Marc has coached several top players on both the ATP and WTA tours, including Shelby Rogers, Steve Johnson, and currently Amanda Anisimova. We talk: 0:52 the week before a grand slam 2:44 Cramming for the exam 5:47 The differences in the red clay 9:02 Moving on slick surfaces…

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Using evidence in education with Pamela Snow (Ep 27) 1:10:51

3M ago1:10:51

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In Episode 27, math professor Anna Stokke talks with Dr. Pamela Snow, a cognitive psychology professor at La Trobe University’s School of Education in Australia. She is renowned for her expertise in language and literacy instruction and co-founded the Science of Language and Reading (SOLAR) Lab at La Trobe, which assists schools in adopting scienti…

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Gigi Fernandez: Hall of Fame worthy doubles tips 33:29

4M ago33:29

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Gigi Fernandez joins us for the 64th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Gigi won 17 grand slam titles, 2 Olympic gold medals, was ranked #1 in the world and is a member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame. We talk: 1:24 Playing her best tennis in big matches 4:53 Focusing on yourself 6:15 Detaching from the outcome 7:59 Understanding the game o…

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Emma Doyle: What makes a great coach 35:23

4M ago35:23

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Emma Doyle joins us for the 63rd episode of Baseline Intelligence. Emma is a speaker, coach, trainer, and author of the book "What Makes a Great Coach". We talk: 1:51 What makes a great coach 9:19 Empowering your player to make decisions 13:46 What makes a great question 17:28 Five gaming principles 21:25 Being a good listener 28:50 Why the coach/p…

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Cognitive load theory in math class with David Morkunas (Ep 26) 56:25

4M ago56:25

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In Episode 26, math professor Anna Stokke is joined by David Morkunas, who is an Australian teacher and numeracy learning specialist. Their conversation focusses on practical applications of cognitive load theory and explicit instruction for teaching math. They discuss David’s role in overseeing a primary math program. He shares strategies for inco…

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Jeff Greenwald: Handling nerves and learning to relax in your matches 34:47

5M ago34:47

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Jeff Greenwald joins us for the 62nd episode of Baseline Intelligence. Jeff is one of the premiere sports psychologists and wrote the award winning book "The Best Tennis of Your Life". We talk: 2:16 Why people get nervous 5:57 Framing "not missing" in a positive way 7:05 Step 1 to handling nerves 8:59 How expectations affect nerves 15:50 The stats …

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Understanding math reform ideology with Tom Loveless (Ep 25) 1:09:54

5M ago1:09:54

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In this episode, math professor Anna Stokke is joined by education policy expert, Dr. Tom Loveless. They discuss the National Math Advisory Panel and some of the recommendations in from its final report. They talk about the influential 1989 NCTM standards and their global impact on math education as well as the history of the math wars. Tom discuss…

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Scott Fawcett: Using math and logic to make better strategic decisions 43:29

5M ago43:29

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Scott Fawcett is our guest for the 61st episode of Baseline Intelligence. Scott founded the golf analytics platform DECADE Golf, and has helped players win NCAA Championships and PGA Tour events. We talk: 1:35 Who is Scott Fawcett? 3:49 Tiger 5 statistics 10:47 Managing expectations 15:24 Solving problems 26:45 Four pennies drill 29:12 Shot pattern…

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Michael Joyce: Adapting to different conditions and the importance of depth on your rally ball 38:12

6M ago38:12

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We talk: 1:33 Analyzing Krueger vs. Badosa 6:04 Adapting to different court conditions 14:32 Why depth is important for your rally ball 18:45 Maria Sharapova at the French Open 24:04 When you should change directions and go down the line 30:54 Taking your practice game to the match court 34:42 Best advice for the 4.0 player…

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Raising student achievement with Dylan Wiliam (Ep 24) 1:01:28

6M ago1:01:28

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In Episode 24, Anna Stokke interviews Dr. Dylan Wiliam, who is an education researcher renowned for his expertise on formative assessment. They begin by discussing PISA scores and the need to improve math proficiency. They then focus on Dylan's two primary recommendations for raising student achievement – a knowledge-rich curriculum and investing i…

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Gaby Dabrowski: Closing the net to win more doubles matches 34:15

6M ago34:15

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Gaby Dabrowski is our guest for the 59th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Gaby is the 2023 US Open Women's Doubles Champion and has been ranked as high as 4th in the WTA rankings. She also won the 2017 French Open and the 2018 Australian Open in Mixed Doubles. We talk: 1:35 Mixed vs. women's doubles 2:42 Returning a faster serve 4:10 Where to stan…

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Dan Kiernan: Paying your daily bill and insights from the 2023 US Open doubles champions 36:11

6M ago36:11

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Dan Kiernan is our guest for the 58th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Dan hosts the popular podcast "Control the Controllables" and currently works with the reigning US Open doubles champions Gaby Dabrowski and Erin Routliffe. We talk: 2:15 Lightning in a bottle with a doubles team 6:40 Learn how to communicate as a doubles partner 9:55 Creating …

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Jay Berger: Playing with intensity and accountability 34:35

7M ago34:35

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Jay Berger joins us for the 57th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Jay was ranked as high as 7th on the ATP tour and won 3 singles titles throughout his career. He was the head men's tennis coach at the University of Miami, was the head of men's tennis at the USTA Player Development, and currently coaches Reilly O'Pelka. We talk: 2:05 Playing with …

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Louis Cayer: Transforming yourself into a confident doubles player 34:32

7M ago34:32

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Louis Cayer is our guest for the 56th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Louis is the premiere doubles coach in all of tennis. He's a lead coach for the LTA and has helped several players to world #1 in the ATP doubles rankings including Jamie Murray, Neal Skupski and Joel Salisbury. We talk: 1:48 Informing, forming and transforming 5:00 Louis' valu…

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Red flags in education research with Ben Solomon (Ep 23) 1:08:20

7M ago1:08:20

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Join math professor, Anna Stokke, for a discussion with Dr. Ben Solomon in the final episode of the first season of Chalk & Talk. Ben is a psychology professor and a researcher in math assessment and intervention, known for his expertise in research methodology. One of the goals of this episode is to provide teachers, parents, and the wider public …

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Bonus Episode: Avoiding the second set letdown with Jessica Pegula and Alistair Higham 20:16

8M ago20:16

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On our first bonus episode we discuss second set letdowns and what we can do to get off to quicker starts in the second set. We talk: 1:31 What is a second set let down? 2:51 The unique scoring system in tennis 5:39 Three ways to get off to quicker starts 7:40 Jessica Pegula on getting off to quick starts and closing out matches 12:50 Bathroom brea…

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Mindsets and educational misconceptions with Carl Hendrick (Ep 22) 59:01

8M ago59:01

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Join math professor, Anna Stokke, in conversation with author and educator Dr. Carl Hendrick. They begin by discussing research on growth mindset. Then, they discuss whether motivation is a precursor to academic success or if, in fact, success is more likely to lead to motivation. They talk about whether engagement is a valid measure of learning an…

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Jessica Pegula: Finding your optimal rally ball 31:20

8M ago31:20

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Jessica Pegula joins us for the beginning of the 2024 season of Baseline Intelligence. Jess had another incredible season, winning the Montreal WTA 1000 and the Korea Open, and finished top 5 in both singles and doubles on the WTA tour. We talk: 1:25 Playing in difficult conditions 2:22 Playing downwind 5:23 Beating four straight top 10 players 6:3…

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Season 2 Technical Recap: The best technical advice from 2023 12:03

8M ago12:03

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We had a lot of great technical tips this year and today I'm sharing a few of my favorites. 1:12 Andy Fitzell on the time it takes to change 2:53 Andy Fitzell on hitting pure topspin 4:29 Steve Johnson on his forehand 5:52 Shelby Rogers on her backhand 6:58 Brad Stine on the backhand slice 9:03 Joel Myers on serve…

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Season 2 Doubles Recap: My favorite doubles tips from 2023 14:56

9M ago14:56

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We had so many great doubles tips this year and today I'm sharing a few of my favorites. 1:01 Paul Annacone on communication 2:48 Kelly Jones on basics of doubles 5:14 Mark Gellard on returning against I formation 6:42 On hitting the ball at it's highest point 8:37 Kelly Jones on being active at the net 10:56 Jessica Pegula on getting closer to the…

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Ep 21. The right to learn math with Daniel Ansari 57:34

9M ago57:34

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Join math professor, Anna Stokke, as she interviews Dr. Daniel Ansari, who is a Canada Research Chair in developmental cognitive neuroscience. They discuss the importance of early numeracy skills and his research on symbolic representations. They talk about similarities and differences between math and reading. They also debunk the misconception of…

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Rajeev Ram: Doubles tips from the reigning 3-time US Open Champion 35:11

9M ago35:11

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Rajeev Ram is our guest for the 52nd episode of Baseline Intelligence. Rajeev is the reigning 3-time US Open Doubles Champion, is currently ranked 6th in the world, and recently won the ATP Tour Finals with his partner Joe Salisbury. We talk: 1:28 ATP Tour Finals 3:25 Deferring the toss 6:02 Being effective at the net 8:10 Covering the net 9:42 Tip…

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Dr. Jon Finn: Using habits to supercharge your game 34:47

9M ago34:47

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Dr. Jon Finn is our guest for the 51st episode of Baseline Intelligence. Dr. Finn is the author of the best-selling book "The Habit Mechanic" and is the founder of the award-winning Tougher Minds consultancy. We talk: 1:39 Why knowing doesn't lead to doing 4:54 The VUCA world 7:06 How to build positive habits 9:21 The nine factors that shape your b…

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Ep 20. Reading and math: parallels and pitfalls with Matthew Burns 58:18

10M ago58:18

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Join math professor, Anna Stokke, for a discussion about reading and math with Dr. Matthew Burns. He is well-known for his research in reading instruction, including research on the effectiveness of the Fountas & Pinnell Benchmark Assessment System. He has also published research on math interventions. He gives a brief history of reading instructio…

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Dustin Taylor: Through discipline comes freedom 34:22

10M ago34:22

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Dustin Taylor is our guest for the 50th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Dustin helped UVA win three consecutive NCAA championships as the associate head coach and is currently the head men's tennis coach at Oklahoma State University. We talk: 1:38 Hands, eyes, and feet 4:42 Ball dropping vs. ball rising 7:20 Solving every ball 10:13 Hitting the o…

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Ep 19. The Calculus Project with Adrian Mims 57:24

10M ago57:24

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Join Anna Stokke in conversation with Dr. Adrian Mims. He is the co-founder and CEO of the Calculus Project, which is a non-profit organization that aims to increase the number of Black, Hispanic, Indigenous and low-income students taking calculus, starting with support in middle school. They discuss why he started The Calculus Project, the various…

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Erin Routliffe: 2023 US Open Women's Doubles Champion 33:18

10M ago33:18

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Erin Routliffe is our guest for the 49th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Erin is ranked 12th in the WTA tour doubles rankings and partnered with Gaby Dabrowski to win this year's US Open. We talk: 1:23 Treating all matches the same 3:55 A losing record on the year 6:02 How she almost quit the game 11:27 Not covering her doubles alley 15:25 Net pl…

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Mark Gellard: Becoming an unconditional competitor 35:40

11M ago35:40

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Mark Gellard is our guest for the 48th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Mark is currently the coach of WTA #23 Magda Linette. Magda has experienced one the best seasons of her career, having reached the semifinals of the Australian Open in singles and reaching the quarterfinals of the US Open in doubles. We talk: 1:29 A normal day on tour 3:36 Usi…

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Ep 18. Education myth-busting with Daisy Christodoulou 59:57

11M ago59:57

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Join math professor, Anna Stokke, in conversation with Daisy Christodoulou. Daisy is a teacher, an author and the Director of Education at No More Marking. They begin by discussing the myth that facts prevent understanding and the importance of content knowledge, with a side discussion on why it is important to memorize math facts. They discuss why…

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Paul Annacone: Aggressive shots to conservative locations 36:41

11M ago36:41

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Paul Annacone is our guest for the 47th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Paul has coached some of the best players in the history of the game, including Pete Sampras, Roger Federer, Tim Henman, Sloane Stephens, and Taylor Fritz. A former top 15 ATP singles player, you can see him weekly as a regular analyst on the Tennis Channel. We talk: 1:42 Why…

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Ep 17. Do timed tests cause math anxiety? with Robin Codding 56:57

12M ago56:57

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In Episode 17, Anna Stokke sits down with Dr. Robin Codding to talk about timed tests and math anxiety. Robin is a psychology professor who researches math interventions, assessment tools and math anxiety. She is one of the founding members of the group The Science of Math. In this episode, Anna asks Robin to shed some light on claims that timed te…

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Joel Myers: What you can learn from Coco Gauff and Ben Shelton at this year's US Open 28:34

12M ago28:34

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Our friend Joel Myers joins the pod to talk about this year's US Open. We talk: 1:12 Coco's breakthrough 6:00 How to compete against a consistent player 8:07 The Medvedev serve 11:31 Ben Shelton's game 16:30 The Shelton serve 19:30 Closing the net in doubles 25:58 What you can learn from pro doublesBy Jonathan Stokke

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Ep 16. Applying cognitive science to education with Daniel Willingham 57:34

12M ago57:34

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In Episode 16, Anna Stokke talks to cognitive psychologist and bestselling author Dr. Daniel Willingham. Dan shares some of the strategies in his latest book, "Outsmart Your Brain: Why Learning Is Hard and How You Can Make It Easy." They begin by addressing the learning styles myth. They discuss what constitutes retrieval practice in a math context…

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Franco Herrero: How to improve your fitness and feel better on the court 34:28

1y ago34:28

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Franco Herrero is our guest for the 45th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Franco is one of the premier fitness coaches in the tennis industry. He's worked with Reilly O'Pelka, Monica Puig, Sofia Lenin, and Tommy Paul. We talk: 1:51 How he got started in strength and conditioning 4:10 Observing a player's movement 7:40 What makes Tommy so quick 10:…

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Ep 15. Modern relevance in the math curriculum with Brian Conrad 1:01:48

1y ago1:01:48

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Join Anna Stokke in discussion with Dr. Brian Conrad, who is a math professor and director of undergraduate studies in math at Stanford. They discuss some modern-day applications of math, and he gives some advice for parents who wonder what type of math their kids should learn to be ready for a four-year college degree in STEM or other quantitative…

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Grant Chen: Building a quality support team for your tennis game 34:02

1y ago34:02

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Grant Chen is our guest for the 44th episode of Baseline Intelligence. Grant helped UCLA reach the elite 8 in five of his six seasons as an assistant/associate head coach and is currently the head coach at SMU. His teams have won back to back conference championships and he's earned AAC coach of the year honors two years in a row. We talk: 1:38 His…

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Ep 14. Stress and learning with Dan Rosen 54:54

1y ago54:54

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Join Anna Stokke in discussion with Dr. Dan Rosen, who is a teacher and school leader. They explore the impact of stress on learning. They talk about the biology of stress, the difference between anxiety and stress, and common factors that trigger stress for students in the classroom. They also discuss misconceptions about stress. For example, stre…

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Shelby Rogers: Why rankings mean nothing and a great tip on the backhand 31:53

1y ago31:53

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Shelby Rogers is our guest for the 43rd episode of Baseline Intelligence. She has career high rankings of 30th in singles and 40th in doubles on the WTA tour. She reached the quarterfinals of both the French and US Opens, and helped lead the US team to the 2017 Fed Cup title. We talk: 1:32 Her start in tennis 4:04 Skipping college for the pros 7:13…

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Ep 13. Powerful teaching with Patrice Bain 57:49

1y ago57:49

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In Episode 13, Anna Stokke discusses teaching with Patrice Bain, who is a co-author of the book Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning. Patrice was one of the first K-12 teachers to partner with cognitive scientists so that research could be conducted in a classroom setting. This episode is all about using research-based power tools to …

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