We know the struggle with mathematics—for both teachers and students—all too well. Students’ math scores, as per the “Nation’s Report Card,” have plunged to record lows. Misconceptions in early grades ...

As national math scores continue to drop, many parents are left wondering how to ignite a spark for math in their kids.

One of my first vivid memories of math is of timed tests. I still remember how visceral my panic felt–sweaty palms, heart pounding–as I scrambled to recall facts before the clock ran out. You might ...

Approach calculations with curiosity, playfulness and a sense of adventure. Avoid too much homework. By Malia Wollan “The worst thing to do is create situations of pressure, intimidation, high emotion ...

International tests scores released this month provide further evidence that U.S. students are behind where they should be in math, a problem that has huge implications for their success in school and ...

It’s something that educators hear from students in classes, children express to caregivers as they start homework and even adults say to each other when it’s time to calculate the tip for lunch.

The cognitive flexibility that comes from being multilingual can give students a boost in math—if teachers know how to build on English learners’ strengths. Seventy-seven percent of 8th-grade ...

Often times when working with teenagers, issues with academia often go hand in hand with whatever symptoms we are addressing in therapy. At the end of the day, it is not how hard or how often your ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Steven covers accessibility and assistive technologies. Although Apple touts Math Notes as an interplay of hardware, software, and ...

Kids hate math for many different reasons.If your child is exhausted or overwhelmed by the length of their assignments, shorten them. Your child doesn’t have to do every problem if it's going to make ...