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Predictors of Handwriting Fluency and Legibility

Predictors of Handwriting Fluency and Legibility

Researchers explore fine motor skills, kinesthetic differentiation, and more.

The Problem with Word Problems: Are Pictures the Answer?

The Problem with Word Problems: Are Pictures the Answer?

A deep dive into whether or not pictures help elementary students' performance on math word problems.

Math Games: What To Do (And Not To Do) To Boost Motivation and Engagement

Math Games: What To Do (And Not To Do) To Boost Motivation and Engagement

Many students find mathematics to be a discouraging subject, often leading to anxiety and low motivation. Getting students excited about math is i...

Building Bridges: How the Reading-Writing Connection Boosts Early Literacy

Building Bridges: How the Reading-Writing Connection Boosts Early Literacy

Exploring how reading and writing develop together in students from kindergarten to third grade.

The Powerful Teacher: The Benefits of Learning-By-Teaching

The Powerful Teacher: The Benefits of Learning-By-Teaching

When assuming the role of a teacher, students experienced a heightened sense of power in influencing others, which increased their own learning. 

Math Learning Disability Affects How the Brain Tackles Mistakes

Math Learning Disability Affects How the Brain Tackles Mistakes

Brain scans show why children who struggled with math were less able to change their thinking after making mistakes.

A Satellite Language Network in the Brain

A Satellite Language Network in the Brain

Researchers find a component of the brain’s dedicated language network in the cerebellum, a region better known for coordinating movement.

New Insights Into Rhythm Training for Struggling Readers

New Insights Into Rhythm Training for Struggling Readers

Findings from an intervention study that tested the relationship between rhythm and reading in Spanish.

These Early Learning Profiles Predicted Math Achievement

These Early Learning Profiles Predicted Math Achievement

Researchers analyzed early cognitive profiles and found that these factors strongly predict future math achievement. 

Is Metacognition the Key to Boosting Math Scores?

Is Metacognition the Key to Boosting Math Scores?

Researchers explore how metacognitive strategies can improve learning outcomes in math.

From ABCs to Essays: How Kindergarten Skills Set the Stage for Reading and Writing

From ABCs to Essays: How Kindergarten Skills Set the Stage for Reading and Writing

Researchers explain how early language development shapes literacy proficiency through Grade 2.

The Paradox of Self-Testing: Getting the Most from Retrieval Practice

The Paradox of Self-Testing: Getting the Most from Retrieval Practice

Why students who are most likely to benefit from self-testing strategies are least likely to use them.