It is just as natural for young children to think mathematically about their world as it is for them to use language. They develop mathematical knowledge as they manipulate objects and reason about ...
It’s a common scenario in many households: A child’s struggle with their math homework quickly becomes a frustration for their parents, too. A child wrestles with a problem. His mom, trying to help, ...
A thorough understanding of addition and subtraction requires knowledge of the inverse relation between these operations. According to Piaget (1952), any inverse relation poses a significant challenge ...
Puzzles are a hands-on way to explore simpler and complex mathematical relationships, for everyone from kids to calculus students.
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How to Raise a Kid Who Loves Math

As national math scores continue to drop, many parents are left wondering how to ignite a spark for math in their kids.
This article was originally published in The Texas Tribune. DALLAS — In Eran McGowan’s math class, students try to teach each other. If a student is brave enough to share how they solved a math ...
The Montessori method is an alternative, child-centric educational method. Montessori programs focus on the personal development of each individual child and encourage self-learning and discovery. The ...
Laura Jackson became seriously concerned about her daughter and math when the girl was in third grade. While many of her classmates flew through multiplication tests, Jackson’s daughter relied on her ...