A nontraditional math instruction strategy is also helping teens at the southern Utah school connect with their fellow ...

Word problems try and tell students a story about the math problem in front of them. They are a useful way to connect abstract numbers to concrete situations, so students can learn early on to apply ...

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, ...

In recent decades, K-12 math education has evolved significantly, shifting from rote memorization to fostering conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. Achievement First (AF), a network of ...

According to the study, generative AI produces a moderately strong positive effect on higher-order thinking overall. Across ...

Many students struggle with mathematics at some stage in their educational journey, and similarly it is the same with their parents—they were students too right? And not everyone was good at math.

However, girls tend to be more diligent in elementary school and get better grades in math class throughout their schooling. And girls and boys across the grades tend to score similarly on state math ...

Imagine that your focused mind is like your right hand, and your unfocused mind is like your left. You'll get more done by using both. And it lightens cognitive load. Using only focused effort is like ...

Sociologists usually tackle problems from within – studying an issue, engaging the community and pushing for policy reform. Sociology professor Christopher Rogers grouped students into ...

A university report found a sharp rise in first-year students lacking high school math proficiency. At UCSD, where more than ...

Students at South Highlands Elementary Magnet in Shreveport, Louisiana are using AI to develop solutions to real-world ...