The Nation’s Report Card makes one thing painfully clear: American kids are failing in math, and the education system has been failing them for decades. New research from National Center for Education ...

Math struggles in kids may stem from brains that have a harder time learning from mistakes—not just understanding numbers.

YouTube Kids is here to protect all the children who can't do basic math. The current version of the kids app comes with a set of parental controls meant to ensure ...

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All those long multiplication tables. Timed tests and “mad minutes” of worksheet problem-solving. Fluency drills. Somehow, getting kids to know their basic math facts continues to be at the heart of ...

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While literacy is often seen as a cornerstone to scholastic achievement, and many parents devote a lot of time and energy into nurturing their small child’s love of reading, studies show that ...

An analysis of data from 200,000 students using a computer-assisted math program supports an optimistic view of skill-focused, mastery-based learning, even with limited use.

Mathematics games encourage both children and adults to keep in touch with the subject. Here are some Math game apps that will help your child enjoy the subject: This app is vibrant and colorful. It ...

Two students in Danielle Adler’s kindergarten class at Marcus Hook Elementary School in Marcus Hook, Pa., prepare for an addition problem. Credit: Holly Korbey for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger ...