Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. We like to think that we're pretty good at math, especially after years of schooling. But every once in a while, a simple ...

Third grade math can become a highlight of the school day when routines are intentional and engaging. Warm-ups, scaffolded exercises, and interactive activities reinforce skills across operations, ...

Editor's Note: Reporter Michelle Rotuno-Johnson is learning first-hand about how the Common Core educational standards affect math and language arts classes. Check back daily for updates from the ...

Blending movies with math storytelling can turn problem-solving into an adventure kids actually want to join. By framing math concepts in familiar, cinematic contexts, educators can spark curiosity ...

Students who can't understand instructions for math problems face unnecessary barriers to achievement. Students who don’t read well or lack crucial vocabulary often face unnecessary obstacles—not just ...

In Central Falls, R.I., teachers are trying new strategies that move away from focusing on “key words,” the traditional, simplistic approach that often leads younger students astray CENTRAL FALLS, R.I ...

Working memory is like a mental chalkboard we use to store temporary information while executing other tasks. Scientists worked with more than 200 elementary students to test their working memory, ...