New research offers a closer look at the thinking skills that may help explain differences in math ability. Daniel Hajovsky, associate professor in the educational psychology department at Texas A&M University, studies human intelligence and the cognitive processes that…
A secondary analysis of 171 effect sizes from 24 K–3 mathematics intervention studies found intervention hours were associated with larger gains only in at-risk samples assessed on skill-aligned measures. News Source: Glenn Wilkins. (October 29, 2026). More Practice Hours Linked to Bigger Math Gains in…
Half say the answer is 9, half insist it’s 1. What if they’re both right? In theory, a math problem involving four single digits and basic arithmetic—no algebraic functions, no variables, no exponents—should be easy for any high school graduate…
Aidan Humbert ’28 had always learned math from textbooks, where the problems come with answers. Last summer, he took on one that didn’t—and supplied the solution himself, making an important discovery about the mathematical concept of edge creeping. The project…
Mathematics is one of the subjects that becomes a bottleneck for liberal arts students. The approach for the Common Test for Mathematics is not the same as the one used for individual university entrance exams or secondary exams. The Common…
Explore dyscalculia resources, tools, and solutions with a panel of expert educators. Shift paradigms, bridge gaps, make a difference. The Bridgeable Math Gap: Lessons Learned from Dyslexia You’ve heard of dyslexia, but have you heard of dyscalculia? As educators, we’re…
The other day, it occurred to me. The Grade 3 Mathematics Certification can sometimes be an advantage for private high school entrance exams. I suddenly wondered, 'Wait? What exactly is the scope of the Grade 3 Mathematics Certification?' It's not just third-year…
I manage a cram school, and since it is a small, elite institution, I naturally stand on the front lines as a teacher. My main subject is arithmetic. Recently, there has been a trend in society to 'raise children who…
Hello! This is Vicky. I haven't really made videos or articles about my specialty, 'arithmetic,' very often, but today I've decided to take the plunge and talk about a core arithmetic theme, specifically 'teaching geometry.' There are so many arithmetic…
Queen Mary University of London Queen Mary lecturer publishes research on innovative teaching methods in transnational mathematics education Two research papers led by Dr Dimitris Chiotis, Lecturer in Mathematics at Queen Mary University of London's Hainan transnational education (TNE) partnership,…
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