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Struggling with Math Word Problems? Try Improving Working Memory

Struggling with Math Word Problems? Try Improving Working Memory

A new study explores the role of working memory in word problem-solving for students with and without math difficulties.

How Handwriting Helps Kids Develop Reading and Writing

How Handwriting Helps Kids Develop Reading and Writing

Researchers test handwriting and typing on the ability to learn letters and to assimilate and remember word structure.

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.

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.

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?

Variety is the Spice of Life... and Learning

Variety is the Spice of Life... and Learning

Despite what learners predicted would help them, this type of retrieval practice boosted memory and learning.

How a Lack of Confidence Actually Boosts Learning

How a Lack of Confidence Actually Boosts Learning

A new study at Rutgers University looked at what makes people want feedback and how it affects learning.

Non-Cognitive Skills: The Hidden Key to Academic Success

Non-Cognitive Skills: The Hidden Key to Academic Success

Non-cognitive skills are as important as intelligence in determining academic success, new study finds.

Heads Up, Teachers! How Your Posture Hurts or Helps Student Engagement

Heads Up, Teachers! How Your Posture Hurts or Helps Student Engagement

Variations in an instructor's body posture can enhance teaching and stimulate learning by influencing students' perceptions and attitudes.