Math Education
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Why Math Education in The U.S. Doesn’t Add Up
In comparison to scores gathered from other countries, the U.S. is sitting far behind average. We manage to surpass most countries in science and ... -
The Best Approaches to Early Math Instruction
Effective early math instruction is one of the main predictors of future academic success for students. However, instruction needs to go further than just ... -
Why Language Matters in Mathematics Education
Math language is the term used to describe the various jargon and academic language required to understand mathematical concepts. Math language is crucial to ... -
Why Parent Number Talk is Critical to Early Learning
Number talk is the term used to describe the type of language and questioning used by adults to help young children acquire early math ... -
Math in the Great Outdoors
There are many ways to teach and to learn, and one method that many schools (particularly Montessori schools) are adopting is learning in nature. ... -
Using Picture Books to Help Children See and Talk About Math All Around Them
The use of cross-curricular tools can help children absorb and retain new knowledge better, and can help make learning challenging subjects less frustrating. Using ... -
Mathematics Intervention: Strategies to Help Students Catch Up
More students struggle with math than any other subject. Parents may provide a struggling student with out-of-class tutoring, but this often proves unsuccessful. When ... -
Early Geometry Concepts: Making Connections to the Real World
Geometry is a branch of mathematics relating to shape, size, and spatial reasoning. While geometry in the traditional sense is usually taught at the ... -
How to Connect Early Geometry to the Real World?
Applying early geometry and spatial reasoning skills in the real world is critical in the development of general mathematics skills. Many early education and ... -
Spatial Reasoning: Why Math Talk is About More Than Numbers
It is well known that children who develop arithmetic skills at a young age are more likely to be successful in science, technology, engineering, ...