When early elementary math teachers ask students to explain their problem-solving strategies and then tailor instruction to address specific gaps in their understanding, students learn significantly ...

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 ...

February 19, 2026 - Arizona State University wants Cal Grants for its California-based students, but California officials say its not eligible. In its “State of the States” report on math instruction ...

A recently released report has criticized the effectiveness of California’s teacher preparation programs, specifically when it comes to training new elementary school teachers in math education. Cal ...

If ever we needed a wake-up call to improve math learning, especially for historically marginalized students, the latest scores from the Nation’s Report Card and Northwest Evaluation Association ...

Last December, several members of a national organization for math education leaders came together to issue a warning. A growing movement in the field, they claimed, was calling on schools to adopt an ...

NEW DELHI: Did you ever learn addition and subtraction while using a shoe box, disposable cups or small pebbles in schools and division by using straws and digit strips? If not then visit Delhi ...

“There should be no such thing as boring mathematics” - Edsger W Dijkstra. Teaching mathematics can be challenging since almost all new concepts depend highly on the sound understanding of ...

Using concepts students are already familiar with — like how bottles vibrate — can serve as a helpful anchor for more complex topics.