Uploaded April 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Messy board work can make math learning overwhelming — but it doesn't have to be. In this video, we dive into how better board design can optimize math teaching by lowering student's extraneous cognitive load and helping them make stronger connections. Using research from my master's thesis, I explain how simple design principles like layout, grouping, and hierarchy can transform the board into a powerful teaching tool. Whether you're a math teacher or a visual learner, you'll see why effective board work matters more than you think!
Thesis link: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=10847&context=etd
Conference presentation slides w/notes: docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AvZQmrZRaF1RcCJhLEG1iKIhWWEc02GTFS3cxycj52c/edit?usp=sharing
Math The World is dedicated to bringing real world math problems into the classroom and answering the age old question “when will I ever use this?”
We use unique topics for algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and much more and go beyond context problems and use a technique called mathematical modeling to find solutions to real world questions and real world problems. These videos are great for students who plan to enter technical fields that require real world problem solving, and can be a great resource for teachers looking for ways to bring real world contexts into their classroom.
Instagram: instagram.com/maththeworld
Twitter/X: twitter.com/math_the_world
Facebook: facebook.com/maththeworldproject
Email: MathTheWorld@byu.edu
Created by Doug Corey
Script: Jennifer Canizales
Audio: Jennifer Canizales
Animation: Jennifer Canizales
Music: Coma Media
© 2025 BYU
Messy board work can make math learning overwhelming — but it doesn't have to be. In this video, we dive into how better board design can optimize math teaching by lowering student's extraneous cognitive load and helping them make stronger connections. Using research from my master's thesis, I explain how simple design principles like layout, grouping, and hierarchy can transform the board into a powerful teaching tool. Whether you're a math teacher or a visual learner, you'll see why effective board work matters more than you think!
Thesis link: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=10847&context=etd
Conference presentation slides w/notes: docs.google.com/presentation/d/1AvZQmrZRaF1RcCJhLEG1iKIhWWEc02GTFS3cxycj52c/edit?usp=sharing
Math The World is dedicated to bringing real world math problems into the classroom and answering the age old question “when will I ever use this?”
We use unique topics for algebra, trigonometry, calculus, and much more and go beyond context problems and use a technique called mathematical modeling to find solutions to real world questions and real world problems. These videos are great for students who plan to enter technical fields that require real world problem solving, and can be a great resource for teachers looking for ways to bring real world contexts into their classroom.
Instagram: instagram.com/maththeworld
Twitter/X: twitter.com/math_the_world
Facebook: facebook.com/maththeworldproject
Email: MathTheWorld@byu.edu
Created by Doug Corey
Script: Jennifer Canizales
Audio: Jennifer Canizales
Animation: Jennifer Canizales
Music: Coma Media
© 2025 BYU
