Playing linear number board games, those where players move pieces along a straight numbered path, can significantly ...

It is just as natural for young children to think mathematically about their world as it is for them to use language. They develop mathematical knowledge as they manipulate objects and reason about ...

What's the best way for children to learn arithmetic—memorizing number values and multiplication tables, or studying math at a deeper, conceptual level? Educators have long debated the merits of these ...

January 8, 2026 - It's time for John Fensterwald's annual predictions for what's in store for education in 2026. In education circles, early literacy — such as ensuring all children are reading by ...

Sharp declines in math performance in the wake of the pandemic have leaders and educators alike seeking impactful ways to reimagine math learning. The new school year is kicking off around the country ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio – 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 ...

Usama has a passion for video games and a talent for capturing their magic in writing. He brings games to life with his words, and he's been fascinated by games for as long as he's had a joystick in ...

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 ...

One of the most hotly contested teaching practices concerns a single minute of math class. This story also appeared in Mind/Shift Should teachers pull out their stopwatches and administer one-page ...

Joy and enthusiasm provide essential components to build the motivation and perseverance needed to understand and succeed in math. Neuroimaging and cognitive neuroscience research show correlations ...

Did you know that almost everything we do contains mathematical notions, whether it’s serving a meal (patterns, counting, estimation) or riding a bike (ratio, distance, spatial orientation)? Children ...

The biggest improvement was seen in Mathematics and Science, where animated explanations and interactive practice exercises ...