Twenty years ago, cognitive psychologist Elizabeth Spelke took a strong position in an ongoing public debate. "There are no differences in overall intrinsic aptitude for science and mathematics among ...

A student works a problem in a second grade math class at Place Bridge Academy, May 20, 2025, in Denver. Early experiences with math can shape whether a student decides they're a "math person" or not.

Students build computational skills and their confidence and ability to talk about math effectively with these games.

The Utah State Board of Education recently announced a call for public feedback on the revision of the core mathematics ...

The gains are the latest of a series of achievements for Alabama schools.

Most students have made up their mind about whether they identify as a math person by the time they’re in middle school, a ...

A painless, noninvasive brain stimulation technique can significantly improve how young adults learn math, my colleagues and ...

Third and fourth grade teacher at St. Patrick's Catholic School Teresa Mattsson, left, goes over a phonics lesson with some of her students on Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023, in Springfield.

A study suggests that carefully controlled electrical stimulation of the brain may improve math skills, most significantly in ...

41.9% of students were still "developing" skills needed to meet expectations. 3.1% of students did not ... Almost four-in-five Milwaukee students scored below math expectations for their grade.

A crow’s math skills include geometry Crows in a lab were able to distinguish shapes that exhibited right angles, parallel lines, and symmetry, suggesting that, like humans, ...

Texas lawmakers are seeking to support kindergarten readiness and bolster literacy and numeracy skills with legislation aimed at improving students’ reading and math knowledge in earlier grade ...