Working memory is like a mental chalkboard we use to store temporary information while executing other tasks. Scientists worked with more than 200 elementary students to test their working memory, ...

During Math classes in schools some students thrive on solving equations, while others feel lost in a sea of numbers and formulas. For educators, the challenge lies in striking the perfect balance: ...

Almost three-quarters of high school students think that they can be good at math if they work hard, but fewer say they follow through with that effort when the work gets challenging, according to a ...

The Illinois State Board of Education approved its first-ever Statewide Numeracy Plan to improve math instruction. Peter ...

A new study from the University of Kansas explores the role of working memory in word problem-solving for students with and without math difficulties. Researchers found that using interventions to ...