Today, elementary mathematics classrooms look and sound very different than what many parents may have experienced. Many mathematics education researchers note that getting learners talking about ...

The activity in the room may look like learning, but how can teachers be sure? These three interconnected strategies can help.

Some thoughts in response to “Researchers Suggest Early Algebra Harmful to Struggling Students” (April 25, 2012): In our extensive work with algebra-readiness programs across the country, we believe ...

When elementary students learn some tools for discussing math, they can start to see it as more than just quickly getting to ...

I read with interest Jac VerSteeg’s column suggesting that algebra continue to be taught in high school, but that a passing grade no longer be required for graduation. His premise is that 95 percent ...

Many years ago, I heard a fellow student at East High ask a math teacher, "If I am going to go to college to study English literature, why would anyone care if I know anything about algebra?" The ...

This Algebra Challenge set includes six high‑quality worksheet questions designed to strengthen students’ skills in simplifying algebraic fractions, factorising trinomials, and expanding binomials.

Two statements that can be found in almost any math curriculum are: Students learn best if they are actively involved in their learning. Students should be able to apply various strategies to solve ...

Being good at math involves more than remembering formulas or calculating quickly. A large analysis suggests that language ...

You scrambled up a Rubik’s cube, and now you want to put it back in order. What sequence of moves should you make? Surprise: You can answer this question with modern algebra. You might remember ...