Research -- StepUp to Learn

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

Giving too much help—especially in tough subjects like math—could be doing more harm than good.

Researchers compare learning from videos vs illustrated texts and found that one boosts retention and understanding.

How teaching spatial language skills to preschoolers boosts their understanding of number size.

Researchers question how teaching computational thinking skills can help elementary students’ executive function skills.

While the AI essays were found to be impressively coherent and grammatically sound, they fell short in one crucial area.

Researchers assumed more relevant prior knowledge would lead to better learning. Here's what really happened. 

Researchers challenge a widely held belief that decorative images hinder learning.

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

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

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

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