Math is a hierarchical field, building sequentially on prior concepts. Likewise, math standards in each grade presume that ...

In a Massachusetts school district, by 2021, after years of decline on the state test, only 12 percent of middle schoolers ...

The key to improving math outcomes isn’t a new program — it’s transforming how teachers understand and teach the subject.

Sixth grade math is a pivotal year where students transition from arithmetic to more abstract concepts like algebra, ratios, and statistics. Teachers can support this shift by blending engaging, ...

Many students in elementary grades struggle to grasp the perennially vexing concept of fractions. If those struggles persist ...

Pre-algebra is more than just a set of math topics—it’s the bridge between basic arithmetic and the deeper logic of algebra. Mastering it builds the confidence and skills needed for high school math, ...

How about making math learning fun and engaging using video content? Well, this post provides you with a carefully curated collection of some popular YouTube math channels to use in your instruction.

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Students, parents and school principals all instinctively know that some teachers are better than others. Education researchers have spent decades trying — with mixed success — to calculate exactly ...

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If math was never your strongest subject, take a number. But veteran teacher Courtney Phillips discovered math is hidden in an ancient game. In 20 years as a 4th grade teacher, she observed that math ...

Proposed changes to North Carolina's math standards would shake up requirements for upperclassmen in the state’s public high schools and emphasize real-world problem-solving in all grade levels. The ...