Math struggles in kids may stem from brains that have a harder time learning from mistakes—not just understanding numbers.

On a simple math task - indicating which of two amounts is greater - kids with math learning disability get the right answer ...

American students are struggling with math, but what’s really to blame? Some blame the pandemic. Others point to overreliance ...

Most people in the math education space agree that students need to be fluent with basic math facts. By the time kids are in upper elementary grades, they should be able to produce the answer to 6x3 ...

These student-constructed problems foster collaboration, communication, and a sense of ownership over learning.

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.

Across the country, states are passing new laws aimed at improving math teaching—mandating that schools intervene early to ...

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Math anxiety is a significant challenge for students worldwide. While personalized support is widely recognized as the most ...

This story originally appeared in the February 2025 issue of Texas Monthly as part of our public-education feature, “What Our Schools Actually Need.” Humans have been learning math for thousands of ...