Recent studies show that the less likely someone is to use procedural solutions, the better they tend to be at more abstract problem-solving—and gender is a significant predictor. In a new study, ...

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, ...

When students create a visual resource to scaffold problem-solving, they can approach independent work with more confidence ...

Teachers can use these research-based cognitive and behavioral cues to help students feel capable, focused, and ready to work ...

Zachary Champagne’s 3rd and 4th graders figure out early on that this math class will be different when their teacher tells them: “I don’t care about the answer.” The goal is to shift his elementary ...

Researchers tested a research-based intervention with English learners with math difficulty. The intervention proved to boost comprehension and help students synthesize and visualize information, ...

For many students, math carries a reputation that makes palms sweat before a single number appears on the board. Pi Day flips that script on ... Read moreThe post On ...

Today’s post continues a series highlighting ways teachers can help students see how math and science are relevant to their lives. Emily Burrell has taught high school mathematics for 23 years. For ...

Students from 14 elementary schools in the Boise School District gathered to test their mathematical skills and teamwork during the 2026 Math Meet. Fifth grade teams competed on Feb. 17, followed by ...