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More Than Marks: How Wellbeing Shapes Academic Success

More Than Marks: How Wellbeing Shapes Academic Success

New research highlights a critical but often overlooked factor in student success.

Harnessing the Power of Rough Drafts in Math

Harnessing the Power of Rough Drafts in Math

How educators are helping kids become more effective and confident problem-solvers.

The Real Impact of Anxiety and Apathy on Decision-Making

The Real Impact of Anxiety and Apathy on Decision-Making

A new framework for understanding how emotional states influence decision-making.

Creativity Boosts Literacy and Numeracy Scores

Creativity Boosts Literacy and Numeracy Scores

Students who think outside the box are more likely to excel in literacy and numeracy assessments.

Does Motivation Lead to Academic Success, or Conversely?

Does Motivation Lead to Academic Success, or Conversely?

Unraveling the relationship between motivation and achievement has been a concern among researchers for a long time.

Meet the Newly Discovered Brain Cell that Allows You to Remember Objects

Meet the Newly Discovered Brain Cell that Allows You to Remember Objects

A new type of brain cell that plays a central role in our ability to remember and recognize objects reshapes our understanding of how memory works.

Kids Use Different Math Skills at Work vs. School

Kids Use Different Math Skills at Work vs. School

Study in India found that students can excel at mental math in marketplace jobs but struggle with formal math in the classroom, and vice versa.

Are Metacognition Interventions in Young Children Effective?

Are Metacognition Interventions in Young Children Effective?

Helping young children develop metacognitive skills can lead to better learning. So what is the best way to support them?

Key Pathway Discovered Linking Neurons to Memory Genes

Key Pathway Discovered Linking Neurons to Memory Genes

How neurons relay critical information long distance, activating  genes for learning and memory

'With a Grain of Salt': How Humans Learn From Others

'With a Grain of Salt': How Humans Learn From Others

Understanding how we learn from others despite our individual differences

How Sleep Blocks Unwanted Thoughts (and Keeps You Focused)

How Sleep Blocks Unwanted Thoughts (and Keeps You Focused)

A new link between sleep and mental health includes brain regions that keep unwanted memories out of mind.

Dust Off Your Trainers and Boost Your Working Memory

Dust Off Your Trainers and Boost Your Working Memory

Insights into the working memory of athletes and non-athletes across different types of sports and performance levels.