Mathematical understanding should be a goal for every student and something they feel capable of achieving. But translating ...

Introducing new math concepts via already-worked examples can give students a significant boost in learning. But choosing the right problems makes a big difference. An analysis earlier this year of ...

By Sydney Kodama | skodama@alextimes.com Alexandria City Public Schools parent Jeremy Miller said he’s seen kids practice math on the weekend with his own eyes. “Part of that [attendance] is having ...

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Elementary teachers can create opportunities throughout the day for students to strengthen their math knowledge.

On a breezy July morning in South Seattle, a dozen elementary-aged students ran math relays behind an elementary school. One by one, they raced to a table, where they scribbled answers to ...

Imagine you are a mountaineer. Nothing excites you more than testing your skill, strength and resilience against some of the most extreme environments on the planet, and now you've decided to take on ...

Working memory is like a mental chalkboard we use to store temporary information while executing other tasks. Scientists worked with more than 200 elementary students to test their working memory, ...