To solve basic math operations — and more complicated ones down the road — kids need problem-solving skills and number sense. Number sense is the ability to understand what numbers mean, how ...

Mathematics is often thought of as a subject that a student either understands or doesn't, with little in between. In reality, mathematics encompasses a wide variety of skills and concepts ...

In math class, teachers typically demonstrate a procedure for solving a problem and then have children practice solving related problems, often with minimal explanation for why things work.

Word problems are often described as “math stories” and can put complex mathematical operations into a more approachable form for students. But students often struggle when they see a ...

Still, Docs can solve basic math problems while you're working on your go-to Chromebook or laptop. We show you how to solve simple math equations on Google Docs.

Educational Studies in Mathematics, Vol. 81, No. 1 (September 2012), pp. 47-65 (19 pages) The present study aims to investigate the effects of a design experiment developed for third-grade students in ...