A typical 8th grade math textbook includes just a handful of real-world problems for students to solve, finds a new international study. And that’s not enough, according to William Schmidt, ...

A key part—though surely not the only part—of early-grades math is ensuring students get the basic arithmetic functions down and, beyond that, making sure they’re able to swiftly and automatically ...

Extra math homework? No kid wants that—but it might be necessary to get addition, subtraction, multiplication, division and other pesky skills to stick. If your child is struggling with all things ...

At bustling markets in India’s cities, children as young as eight rapidly calculate prices, make change, and handle multi-step transactions — all without paper, calculators, or hesitation. But when ...

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As we age, staying active helps us stay healthier for longer and protects against chronic disease. We can also exercise our ...