American students are struggling with math, but what’s really to blame? Some blame the pandemic. Others point to overreliance ...

Math struggles in kids may stem from brains that have a harder time learning from mistakes—not just understanding numbers.

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.

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 ...

These student-constructed problems foster collaboration, communication, and a sense of ownership over learning.

Math often feels disconnected from the real lives of students. They learn the steps, solve equations and check their work, ...

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, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Linda Darling-Hammond is an expert on education research and policy. PISA scores reveal deep problems in how the United States ...

Math anxiety is a significant challenge for students worldwide. While personalized support is widely recognized as the most ...

Math is a problem — one that a relentless onslaught of testing has not solved. Some assume kids are the ones failing, but it’s time to acknowledge that it’s our tests and the curriculum they determine ...

The Math Masters program at Eastview Elementary is creating bonds that extend far beyond the classroom.