Mathematics has always been one of the most challenging subjects for students of all ages. From simple arithmetic to complex ...

In fourth grade, students focus most on using all four operations - addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division - to solve multi-step word problems involving multi-digit numbers. Fourth-grade ...

Football fans in Ellen Harrison's class had no time to grieve after the Washington Redskins lost the season opener. There was math to do. Harrison, a math teacher at Judith A. Resnik Elementary School ...

Fractions knowledge by grade 5 uniquely predicts success in higher mathematics. Yet, assessments show that too many students struggle with this critical foundational math skill from grade 3 onward.

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

Four simple strategies—beginning with an image, previewing vocabulary, omitting the numbers, and offering number sets—can have a big impact on learning.

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