A key part—though surely not the only part—of early-grades math is ensuring students get the basic arithmetic functions down and, beyond that, making sure they’re able to swiftly and automatically ...

As surely as 2+2=4, it also equals a beginning step on students’ mathematics journey. Single-digit addition facts like these are so heavily used in mathematics that it’s critical that students ...

Stanford math education professor Jo Boaler spends a lot of time worrying about how math education in the United States traumatizes kids. Recently, a colleague’s 7-year-old came home from school and ...

A Brief Overview Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability that affects a person’s ability to understand numbers and learn math concepts. Like dyslexia, which impacts reading skills, dyscalculia ...

Two students in Danielle Adler’s kindergarten class at Marcus Hook Elementary School in Marcus Hook, Pa., prepare for an addition problem. Credit: Holly Korbey for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger ...

One of the joys of being an educator is embracing all the differences every student brings to the classroom, while teaching them to celebrate those unique traits in themselves and each other. Yet, ...

Many students complain and question math learning in school because they feel it isn’t necessary for their future lives. However, many students don’t realize that math is used and applied everywhere.

Which math learning materials are best? Learning and teaching math can be challenging, especially when you’re homeschooling. To help your children acquire the knowledge base they need to stay on track ...

During Math classes in schools some students thrive on solving equations, while others feel lost in a sea of numbers and formulas. For educators, the challenge lies in striking the perfect balance: ...