Do girls and boys solve math problems in the same way? New research tells us that they do not

For years, parents and educators have debated whether there is a "natural" difference between boys and girls when it comes to ma...

Why it is more important than ever to teach children basic math skills

Math scores in the United States have been declining for decades, creating a crisis that educators are desperate to solve. Howev...

Why you should let your child count on their fingers (according to science)

If you’ve ever watched your preschooler solve a math problem by laboriously counting out the answer on their fingers, you might...

The huge benefits of early education

Many parents wonder if early education is truly necessary or if they should simply let "kids be kids" until they start school. W...

Children can discover logical strategies earlier than Piaget believed

New research shows that young children are systematic problem-solvers at a younger age than previously thought.

At first glanc...

Why children need basic math skills before starting kindergarten

Young children can learn to count objects using number words, compare sizes of different groups, use simple objects like paper c...