This is the first in a two-part series. The debate over what early math should look like and what should be included in the Common Core State Standards for math is one of the most contentious in ...

Everyone knows that children who are not reading at grade level by 3rd grade are fated to struggle academically throughout school. Concerns about early literacy skills are justified because reading ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to teaching math, you've probably tried everything from quizzes over breakfast to extra homework help. But modern ...

It's usually assumed that kids don't start learning too much in the way of mathematics until they start school. Sure they read the odd counting book, or know how many feet they have, but despite the ...

It is just as natural for young children to think mathematically about their world as it is for them to use language. They develop mathematical knowledge as they manipulate objects and reason about ...

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 ...

The 74 reports a new framework by PowerMyLearning identifies four key pillars for effective math education in young learners: content, competencies, ways of thinking, and motivators.

Little children are big news this week, as the White House holds a summit on early childhood education on Wednesday. The president wants every 4-year-old to go to preschool, but the new Congress is ...

Earlier this month, Barbara Oakley, engineering professor at Oakland University and author of “Learning How to Learn" published an opinion piece called "Make Your Daughter Practice Math. She'll Thank ...

Parents who struggle to make their kids love math can try incorporating games, puzzles, and interactive activities to make math enjoyable. Show kids how math is used in everyday life and encourage ...

A spike in blood pressure. A racing heart rate. Sweaty palms. For many adults, this is what they feel when faced with difficult math. But for kids, math anxiety isn't just a feeling, it can affect ...