In the past two decades, researchers have made great strides in uncovering how children learn math, but little of that new knowledge has trickled down to teachers, according to a new book on math ...

When you’re solving a challenging math problem, you know your brain is working hard. But what, exactly, is going on in there? Despite decades of research into math teaching and learning, there is ...

Young children who practice visual working memory and reasoning tasks improve their math skills more than children who focus on spatial rotation exercises, according to a large study. The findings ...

Discover how to ace your next math test with the blank sheet study method! Learn effective math study tips, from making your own 'cheat sheet' of key formulas and theorems to reviewing problems and ...

“Just sitting down to focus on math homework is a battle.” “I feel like I’m always nagging my child about their writing assignments!” As most parents know too well, math and writing are complex ...

Young children who spend more time learning about the relationship between letters and sounds are better at counting, calculating, and recognizing numbers, a new study has found. Researchers from ...

Parents can improve their preschool child’s math skills by reading specially designed math picture books to them, according to a new study at Purdue University. Through a grant from the Heising-Simons ...

Girls are great at math. But if they’re even better at reading, they might be more motivated to choose a humanities-focused career. ByKatherine J. Wu Monday, July 15, 2019 NOVA NextNOVA Next A complex ...