Learning linear equations or the functions of cells, especially if it doesn’t come easily, requires a generous dose of motivation. But this intangible quality can be difficult to cultivate. There are ...

Adults are often intimidated by math, and they can easily pass that attitude on to their children. To counter this, some schools are holding events to bust misconceptions and get adults on board with ...

Mindfulness is making its way into math classrooms, helping students reduce anxiety, focus better, and even improve test ...

Math often gets a bad rap for being complicated or intimidating, but the truth is that mathematics is all around us and plays a crucial role in our everyday lives. If, in the past, math has been a bit ...

In the latest version of the Nation’s Report Card, students’ math scores fell an average of five points for fourth graders and eight points for eighth graders nationwide. This historic drop in scores ...

School’s out. Summer will soon be here. And with it will come the perennial concern that elementary schoolchildren will forget what they learned during the academic year. Parents and teachers have had ...

FOR UKRAINE. WELL, THIS WEEK WE HAVE BEEN TALKING ABOUT HOW TO BRIDGE THE GAP WHILE KIDS ARE ON BREAK. IT’S CALLED THE SUMMER SLIDE. VOLUNTEER TUTORS AT THE EDNA W RUNNER TUTOR ORIOLE CENTER IN ...

We have all heard the old saying, "Sleep on it," when trying to solve a problem or making an important decision. There might be some scientific truth to that advice, especially when it comes to ...

Children often forget what they memorise because current learning methods focus on rote memorisation. Conceptual learning offers a better approach. It helps children understand the 'why' and 'how' ...

A student uses My Math Academy. Dozens, maybe even hundreds of writers have pecked and published countless stories about pandemic-related learning gaps – the knowledge and skills that students have ...