Word problems try and tell students a story about the math problem in front of them. They are a useful way to connect abstract numbers to concrete situations, so students can learn early on to apply ...

Mathematics education must move beyond marks and memorisation, focusing instead on reasoning, problem-solving, and creative ...

As a mathematics education researcher, I study how math instruction impacts students' learning, from following standard math procedures to understanding mathematical concepts. Focusing on the latter, ...

Elementary teachers can talk with students one-on-one to probe their thinking and learn things that might be missed with ...

To learn math, students must build a mental toolbox of facts and procedures needed for different problems. But students who can recall these foundational facts in isolation often struggle to use them ...

Sandwich Middle High School students last week participated in a Student Solve Challenge, an in-school field trip where ...

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Sociologists usually tackle problems from within – studying an issue, engaging the community and pushing for policy reform. Sociology professor Christopher Rogers grouped students into ...