"Can do calculations but struggles with word problems" is a warning sign—math stumbling blocks are determined in 3rd and 4th grade. What kind of home study m…

Do not ignore it. Math in the middle grades of elementary school forms the foundation not only for entrance exams but for ...
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Word Problems Get a Bad Rap in Math Class. Here’s How to Get Them Right

Students often struggle to connect math with the real world. Word problems—a combination of words, numbers, and mathematical operations—can be a perfect vehicle to take abstract numbers off the page.

I'm doing fine in math now. But will I be okay like this? | Things I don't want to overlook in junior high math, calculated by working backward from high school mat…

Introduction | "Math is cumulative, so the basics are important"—but what exactly are the basics?Since my daughter started ...
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Study shows addressing working memory can help students with math difficulty improve word problem-solving skills

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, ...
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How to Overhaul High School Math Pathways (and Why You Should)

I love a good road trip, particularly now that things have thawed here in New England. In addition to picking a playlist or downloading an audiobook, I set my GPS to be sure I’m taking the best route.