International tests scores released this month provide further evidence that U.S. students are behind where they should be in math, a problem that has huge implications for their success in school and ...

The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics makes the argument that teachers, principals, and district leaders must “stay ...

We know the struggle with mathematics—for both teachers and students—all too well. Students’ math scores, as per the “Nation’s Report Card,” have plunged to record lows. Misconceptions in early grades ...

Even before the formal presentation started at D.C.’s Noyes Elementary on Thursday night, students were eager to show off. They bounced from one table to another, rolling dice, flipping coins and ...

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 ...

What's the best way for children to learn arithmetic—memorizing number values and multiplication tables, or studying math at a deeper, conceptual level? Educators have long debated the merits of these ...

The demand to truly learn and master math fundamentals is at an all-time high. To win in the 21st century, the U.S. must invest heavily in making sure students build a valuable STEM skillset from a ...

Student work posted in an elementary school before the pandemic shows the “partial product” method of solving a multiplication problem, one of many methods students have learned with Common Core.

If you’re a parent of a preschooler, you might be wondering how you can help set your child up for success once they enter kindergarten. But did you know that you can also support your child’s math ...