As a mathematics education researcher, I study how math instruction impacts students' learning, from following standard math procedures to understanding mathematical concepts. Focusing on the latter, ...

The New York–based program studies how structured musical elements may assist student understanding of math concepts. Structured rhythm can provide a framework that helps students organize and ...

Using words like ‘factors,’ ‘denominators’ and ‘multiples’ may be part of a constellation of good math teaching practices ...

The Common Core State Standards’ emphasis on conceptual understanding in math will improve students’ problem-solving skills and ultimately help prepare them for jobs of the future, argues a new report ...

W hile experiential learning has gained attention in educational reforms, its application in Maths is limited. According to David Kolb, experiential learning involves four stages: concrete experience, ...

Accra, Aug. 12, GNA - Professor Sitsofe Anku, a Professor of Mathematics, on Tuesday said the strict reliance on mathematical formulae without their conceptual meaning in teaching is the result of ...

Middle school is often a time of change for students. New friends, new schools, and a time of physical growth during the sticky subject of puberty. It's also a critical period during another sticky ...

"The only way to learn mathematics is to do mathematics," said the mathematician Paul Halmos. Mahesha M of Prajna Mathematics at Hebbal in Bengaluru lets his students do this, but with his ...