When students begin to see themselves as math thinkers, they engage actively, explore creatively, and feel more motivated.

American students are struggling with math, but what’s really to blame? Some blame the pandemic. Others point to overreliance ...

Doing well in school isn’t just about being able to read dense books and solve complex math problems. There are other, less tangible qualities that help students succeed, like having the courage to ...

The idea of being “bad at math” or “not a math person” is deeply entrenched in American education — for students and teachers alike. But it doesn’t have to be, says Phonisha Hawkins, director of ...

Most people in the math education space agree that students need to be fluent with basic math facts. By the time kids are in ...

Math anxiety is a significant challenge for students worldwide. While personalized support is widely recognized as the most ...

These student-constructed problems foster collaboration, communication, and a sense of ownership over learning.

It’s a question that high school and middle school math teachers have heard many times. Some educators think it’s because math instruction is stuck in a rut. Procedural, boring and, in some cases, ...

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