Melissa Romano grew up attending school in classrooms that were quiet and orderly. And she liked it that way. Today, as a 2nd grade teacher, Ms. Romano has learned to tolerate and even encourage more ...

What's the best way for children to learn arithmetic—memorizing number values and multiplication tables, or studying math at a deeper, conceptual level? Educators have long debated the merits of these ...

We know the struggle with mathematics—for both teachers and students—all too well. Students’ math scores, as per the “Nation’s Report Card,” have plunged to record lows. Misconceptions in early grades ...

Colleges are increasingly turning to ALEKS, an adaptive learning platform, to tackle challenges in College Algebra and beyond. By personalizing learning paths, fostering productive learning beliefs, ...

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Data released by the Oregon Department of Education in the fall showed that student proficiency rates for mathematics dropped to about 30%. At the same time, investments championed by Gov. Tina Kotek ...

The demand to truly learn and master math fundamentals is at an all-time high. To win in the 21st century, the U.S. must invest heavily in making sure students build a valuable STEM skillset from a ...