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 ...

A vague proposed policy on "controversial topics" risks narrowing what students can learn at the University of Texas, David Gray Widder writes.

Steven Bouma-Prediger seldom sees students walking between classes without their faces buried in their smartphones. This ...

I teach fourth grade. I have a student who always loses the papers that he is supposed to have in spite of the fact that students have color-coded folders for each subject and were taught at the ...

First-year honors nursing majors (left to right) Jared Ramos, Erin McCarthy, Alannah Crozier, Charlotte Rotter and Kalisa Chambers use Post-it notes to create a problem tree, as part of initial design ...

Individuals with strong attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) symptoms, related to inefficient cognitive executive function, may experience a surprising benefit: a natural inclination toward ...

Porter’s Chapel Academy teacher Frances Warren uses her civil engineering background to turn math and science instruction ...

Students from Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri gathered for a regional drone competition, showcasing their skills in STEM, ...

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, ...

Word problems try and tell students a story about the math problem in front of them. They are a useful way to connect abstract numbers to concrete situations, so students can learn early on to apply ...