Exploring concepts such as observation and measurement in the fresh air can give students a new and playful perspective on ...

Many school districts and policymakers are stepping up efforts to teach students the skills they need to be prepared for the jobs of the future. One big area of focus is STEM. Jobs in science, ...

In recent decades, K-12 math education has evolved significantly, shifting from rote memorization to fostering conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. Achievement First (AF), a network of ...

Zachary Champagne’s 3rd and 4th graders figure out early on that this math class will be different when their teacher tells them: “I don’t care about the answer.” The goal is to shift his elementary ...

As a mathematics education researcher, I study how math instruction impacts students' learning, from following standard math procedures to understanding mathematical concepts. Focusing on the latter, ...

The New York State Education Department is pushing new math guidelines, including a recommendation that teachers stop giving timed quizzes — because it stresses students out. The new guidelines also ...

New research from the University of Kansas has found that an intervention based on the science of reading and math effectively helped English learners boost their comprehension, visualize and ...