Research -- StepUp to Learn
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
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
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
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
Findings from an intervention study that tested the relationship between rhythm and reading in Spanish.
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?
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
Researchers explain how early language development shapes literacy proficiency through Grade 2.
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.
Why Letting Kids Struggle Can Boost Their Skills
Giving too much help—especially in tough subjects like math—could be doing more harm than good.
Videos vs Illustrated Texts: What Is the Impact on Learning?
Researchers compare learning from videos vs illustrated texts and found that one boosts retention and understanding.
Unlocking Math Potential: How Spatial Language Boosts Number Skills
How teaching spatial language skills to preschoolers boosts their understanding of number size.