Amidon Planet E148: Can a Video Game Change How We Think About Math? (w/ Charlie Van Norman and Devin Santiago)
What if mathematics wasn’t something students completed—but something they explored?
In this episode, I talk with Charlie Van Norman and Devin Santiago, from MathBreakers, a video game designed around curiosity, creativity, and mathematical thinking. Rather than asking players to memorize procedures or answer endless practice questions, MathBreakers invites them to experiment, solve problems, and discover how mathematics shapes the world around them.
Together, we discuss what makes an educational game truly engaging, how thoughtful game design can foster reasoning and exploration, and why play is an essential part of meaningful learning.
Whether you’re a teacher looking for new ways to engage students, a parent curious about educational games, or simply someone who enjoys thinking about learning differently, this conversation offers an inspiring look at the intersection of mathematics, technology, and imagination.
Enjoy!
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