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The Myth about Math Talk at Home

The Myth about Math Talk at Home

When parents talk about math at home, children’s math skills improve. Or does it?
Posted in Language, Mathematics

Eye-Tracking Study Provides Insights into Learning Mathematics

Eye-Tracking Study Provides Insights into Learning Mathematics

Researchers integrate eye-tracking into education to radically improve the teaching of mathematics.
Posted in Mathematics, Technology

Game On! Board Games Aren't Just a Reward

Game On! Board Games Aren't Just a Reward

Researchers tested the effectiveness of modern board games in school settings for memory and math skills. Their results were surprising.
Posted in Education, Mathematics, Memory

Peers Crucial in Shaping Boys’ Confidence in Math Skills

Peers Crucial in Shaping Boys’ Confidence in Math Skills

How social mechanisms contribute to the gender gap in math confidence.
Posted in Education, Mathematics, Social Development

Drawings Give Shape to Math Problem-Solving Skills

Drawings Give Shape to Math Problem-Solving Skills

Researchers analyzed drawings made by children and adults when solving simple math problems. Their results suggest a novel method to enhance mathematical learning and instruction.
Posted in Education, Mathematics

When Kids' Positive Attitude Towards Math Fades (And What To Do About It)

When Kids' Positive Attitude Towards Math Fades (And What To Do About It)

Children’s interest in, and competence perceptions of, mathematics are generally quite positive as they begin school, but turn less positive during the first three years. What can parents and educators do?

Posted in Education, Engagement, Mathematics

Flashcards vs Songs: What's Best for Math Fact Fluency?

Flashcards vs Songs: What's Best for Math Fact Fluency?

Fluently retrieving simple multiplication facts improves overall math scores but how can students best reach this fluency?
Posted in Education, Mathematics

Are You Playing the Best Games for Boosting Math Skills?

Are You Playing the Best Games for Boosting Math Skills?

Board games are already known to enhance learning and development including reading and literacy. Which ones help boost math skills?
Posted in Education, Mathematics, Neuroscience

Think you're good at math? Thank your equitable math teachers

Think you're good at math? Thank your equitable math teachers

A new study finds that high school students identify more with math if they see their math teacher treating everyone in the class this way, especially in racially diverse schools.
Posted in Education, Mathematics

These Movement Exercises Predicted Young Kids' School Performance

These Movement Exercises Predicted Young Kids' School Performance

Young children who performed well on these tasks were more likely to achieve higher scores for reading, writing and math.
Posted in Education, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Reading Skills

Solving a Tough Problem? Kids Use the Same Brain Network as Adults

Solving a Tough Problem? Kids Use the Same Brain Network as Adults

When kids face tough problems -- like math -- they rely on the same brain network as adults.
Posted in Education, Engagement, Mathematics, Neuroscience

Not All Preschool Math Games Are Equal

Not All Preschool Math Games Are Equal

Researchers explore whether number line games based on the concept of the mental number line can improve children’s number knowledge and basic arithmetic skills.
Posted in Education, Mathematics, Memory, Neuroscience, School Readiness