Mathematical understanding should be a goal for every student and something they feel capable of achieving. But translating ...

Math can be a difficult subject for students to master—and for teachers to teach. Concepts build on each other, so any gaps in knowledge compound over time. Plus, the subject can be rife with fraught ...

In the United States, math performance and scores continues to decline significantly, according to recent reporting in U.S. News and World Report. In addition, U.S. teenagers trail global competitors, ...

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Grades 3-12 supplemental math program pinpoints skill gaps and delivers just-in-time supports leveraging personalized learning technology, without adding extra work for teachers Students often ...

Teachers can use these questions to draw students out and get worthwhile formative assessment responses to guide instruction.

As a mathematics education researcher, I study how math instruction impacts students' learning, from following standard math procedures to understanding mathematical concepts. Focusing on the latter, ...

Prior research shows that a majority of community college students hope to earn a bachelor’s degree, but among those who transfer, only a fraction complete a four-year degree within six years. One of ...

Working memory is like a mental chalkboard we use to store temporary information while executing other tasks. Scientists worked with more than 200 elementary students to test their working memory, ...