Mathematics is often thought of as a subject that a student either understands or doesn't, with little in between. In reality, mathematics encompasses a wide variety of skills and concepts. Although ...

Few elementary education programs give future teachers enough exposure to foundational math concepts, like number sense and algebraic reasoning, before they reach the classroom. That’s the upshot of a ...

The Nation’s Report Card makes one thing painfully clear: American kids are failing in math, and the education system has been failing them for decades. New research from National Center for Education ...

Students in Melissa Williams' kindergarten class at the Westminster School in Atlanta, Georgia, practice connecting quantities to written numbers — a key part of number sense. Credit: Holly Korbey for ...

Two students in Danielle Adler’s kindergarten class at Marcus Hook Elementary School in Marcus Hook, Pa., prepare for an addition problem. Credit: Holly Korbey for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger ...

Look for math everywhere: Small children may enjoy counting blocks while older kids can practice doubling or halving recipe ingredients. Search for geometric shapes while driving around your ...

What It Is and How It Affects Learning Dyscalculia is a specific learning disability that affects an individual’s ability to understand and manipulate numbers. Often referred to as ‘math dyslexia,’ ...