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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.

How the Brain Adapts to Reduce Distractions

How the Brain Adapts to Reduce Distractions

Research shows that the brain learns to filter out distracting stimuli over time.

Mastery of Language Could Predict Longevity

Mastery of Language Could Predict Longevity

In a study of longevity factors from dental health to wellbeing, verbal fluency came out on top.

Brain Imaging Reveals Surprises About Learning

Brain Imaging Reveals Surprises About Learning

Researchers use brain activity to determine why mice make mistakes.

How the Brain Links Related Memories Formed Close in Time

How the Brain Links Related Memories Formed Close in Time

Why memories from the same day seem connected while events from weeks apart feel separate.

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.

The Real Impact of Anxiety and Apathy on Decision-Making

The Real Impact of Anxiety and Apathy on Decision-Making

A new framework for understanding how emotional states influence decision-making.

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.

Meet the Newly Discovered Brain Cell that Allows You to Remember Objects

Meet the Newly Discovered Brain Cell that Allows You to Remember Objects

A new type of brain cell that plays a central role in our ability to remember and recognize objects reshapes our understanding of how memory works.