{"id":876,"date":"2025-04-14T00:48:37","date_gmt":"2025-04-14T00:48:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/loveyourschool.org\/westvirginia\/?p=876"},"modified":"2025-04-14T00:48:37","modified_gmt":"2025-04-14T00:48:37","slug":"85-unlocking-the-secrets-of-math-education","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/loveyourschool.org\/westvirginia\/2025\/04\/14\/85-unlocking-the-secrets-of-math-education\/","title":{"rendered":"85. Unlocking the Secrets of Math Education"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"buzzsprout-player-16891397\"><\/div>\n<p><script src=\"https:\/\/www.buzzsprout.com\/2032756\/episodes\/16891397-85-unlocking-the-secrets-of-math-education.js?container_id=buzzsprout-player-16891397&#038;player=small\" type=\"text\/javascript\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this episode of the We Have Hope podcast, Kim Dully interviews Matthew and Alesia Blackwood, the creators of Unlock Math. They discuss their journey from homeschooling to developing a unique math curriculum that addresses the gaps in traditional education. The conversation highlights the importance of personalized learning, the challenges students face in math, and the innovative features of Unlock Math that support both students and parents. The Blackwoods emphasize the need for practice and mastery in learning math, aiming to empower students with the skills they need for success. In this conversation, Kim Dully and Matthew &amp; Alesia Blackwood discuss the importance of empowering children through problem-solving skills, particularly in math. They emphasize the need for parents to step back and allow their children to advocate for themselves and build resilience. The discussion also touches on the transformative impact of education on family dynamics and the hope that comes from navigating uncertainties in parenting and education.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Episode Highlights:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlock Math was inspired by the Blackwoods&#8217; own experiences with homeschooling.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The program focuses on high school math, where options are limited.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Students can practice concepts an unlimited number of times.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The curriculum includes both mastery and review to reinforce learning.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlock Math provides a teaching component that many online programs lack.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents receive detailed reports on their child&#8217;s progress.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The program is designed to support students in traditional school settings as well as homeschoolers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real-time chat support with certified teachers is available for students.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The curriculum encourages writing out solutions to enhance retention.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Blackwoods aim to restore integrity in education by emphasizing understanding over grades. Parents often unintentionally undermine their children&#8217;s confidence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Building problem-solving skills is crucial for children&#8217;s development.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Success in math can transform a child&#8217;s attitude and confidence.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s important for children to learn to advocate for themselves.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents should encourage their children to seek help and ask questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resilience and critical thinking are essential life skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High GPAs do not always correlate with true understanding.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents need to allow children to struggle to learn effectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every stage of parenting has its unique joys and challenges.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hope in education is about trusting the process and future possibilities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>More on UnLock Math:\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/UnLockMath\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UnLock Math FB Page<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UnLock Math on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/youtube.com\/@unlockmath?si=hQfEADagj8GSRyIW\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YouTube<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">UnLock Math <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.unlockmath.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Website<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>More on Love Your School\/Links Mentioned in Episode:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveyourschool.org\/westvirginia\/podcast\/\"><b>Visit Our Show Notes Page HERE!<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Questions? Email Us! kim<\/b><a href=\"mailto:kim@loveyourschool.org\"><b>@loveyourschool.org<\/b><\/a><b>\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.loveyourschool.org\"><b>www.loveyourschool.org<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/m.facebook.com\/LoveYourSchoolWV\/\"><b>Visit our Facebook HERE!<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/loveyourschoolwv\/\"><b>Visit our Instagram HERE!<\/b><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b><\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This show has been produced by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.loveyourschool.org\/westvirginia\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Love Your School WV<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode of the We Have Hope podcast, Kim Dully interviews Matthew and Alesia Blackwood, the creators of Unlock Math. 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