Students at Thomas Jefferson High School for Science and Technology in Fairfax County, Virginia, are using artificial intelligence to solve problems in class. (WTOP/Scott Gelman) In Room 18 at Thomas ...
Word problems try and tell students a story about the math problem in front of them. They are a useful way to connect abstract numbers to concrete situations, so students can learn early on to apply ...
Pace is focused on teaching students how to solve problems. (Photo by: GHI/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images) Across the country, a familiar challenge is emerging: the workforce isn’t ...
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, ...
In recent decades, K-12 math education has evolved significantly, shifting from rote memorization to fostering conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. Achievement First (AF), a network of ...
To learn math, students must build a mental toolbox of facts and procedures needed for different problems. But students who can recall these foundational facts in isolation often struggle to use them ...
Among high school students and adults, girls and women are much more likely to use traditional, step-by-step algorithms to ...
AMES, Iowa -- Jay Newell, an associate professor in Iowa State University's Greenlee School of Journalism and Communication, calls ThinkSpace "the greatest thing since sliced bread" in terms of ...
Mathematics education today is built around a singular metric: marks. For decades, this model has served as the backbone of academic success, teaching students that the number on their report card ...
Academic Success Peer Tutors will assist students in learning how to solve problems independently, exemplify the behavior of a successful Purdue University student, and significantly contribute to the ...
Many new teachers step into classrooms that still reflect traditional, teacher-centered models. These classrooms often place ...