A key part—though surely not the only part—of early-grades math is ensuring students get the basic arithmetic functions down and, beyond that, making sure they’re able to swiftly and automatically ...

As children learn basic arithmetic, they gradually switch from solving problems by counting on their fingers to pulling facts from memory. The shift comes more easily for some kids than for others, ...

Struggling to help your child with their homework? The older they get, the more difficult the assignments become, and for ...

As much as we hate numbers, we know we can’t escape them. Just when you thought you were rid of your primary and high school classes, numbers are everywhere. They can be part of your job and they ...

Does math give you trouble? Here’s some encouragement: Despite their miniature brains, a new study says honeybees can learn basic arithmetic. If they can do it, so can you! According to a study ...

Studies have shown that a significant number of children, particularly in the early grades, struggle with reading, comprehension and mathematics. While it has become imperative to tackle the learning ...

Two students in Danielle Adler’s kindergarten class at Marcus Hook Elementary School in Marcus Hook, Pa., prepare for an addition problem. Credit: Holly Korbey for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger ...