The math monster: Unpacking anxiety in parents, kids, and even classrooms

That knot of apprehension when numbers appear? That's often math anxiety, a very real feeling of unease or even fear when faced...

Early math activities show gender imbalance

A recent study highlights a potential issue in early childhood development: even with increasing awareness of gender equality in...

Can playtime add up to math success?

When math educator Tom Fisher wants his students to grapple with a concept, he's not afraid to let them feel a little... puzzled...

Building blocks in math are as important as phonics in reading

In a kindergarten classroom at Westminster School in Atlanta, a group of young students gathered around a number board, working...

Kindergartens have evolved into literacy and math schools

Many boys face significant struggles in school compared to their female peers. They are more likely to receive lower grades, few...

Preschools hardly teach any math. Yet early math is crucial!

Experts say that introducing math concepts to preschoolers through play and games can greatly improve their academic performance...