In this episode, we welcome Katia Smole, executive director of the Reúna Institute and holder of a Ph.D. in Education from the School of Education at USP, for a conversation about the gap in mathematics instruction in K-12 education.

Recent data from TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study) reveal a troubling picture: more than half of Brazilian elementary school students do not have a solid grasp of basic mathematics.

Throughout the episode, Katia analyzes the causes of this gap, the main challenges faced by schools, and possible ways to reverse this situation, highlighting strategies that can improve learning in this subject across the country.