Introducing new math concepts via already-worked examples can give students a significant boost in learning. But choosing the right problems makes a big difference. An analysis earlier this year of ...

May 7, 2026-The May issue of Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12 (MTLT) is now available.

Focusing on these behaviors gives a much clearer picture of a child's actual math skills and their confidence in using them.

As a teenager, Vanessa Vakharia never expected math to factor into her future. “I wanted to be a rock star and marry Keanu Reeves. Still do,” Vakharia says in a phone interview as her band drives ...

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 ...

Many students complain and question math learning in school because they feel it isn’t necessary for their future lives. However, many students don’t realize that math is used and applied everywhere.

Play builds brains: Child-led play strengthens executive function, language skills, and emotional regulation in ways that ...

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 ...

Owatonna Public Schools are in the midst of a curriculum shift. This year has seen the rollout of new teaching methods and ...