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How to Raise a Kid Who Loves Math

As national math scores continue to drop, many parents are left wondering how to ignite a spark for math in their kids.
Many students complain and question math learning in school because they feel it isn’t necessary for their future lives. However, many students don’t realize that math is used and applied everywhere.
Juelz Santana doesn't believe it's necessary for kids to learn how to read. He contends in a recent episode of the No Funny S ...
Unlike the Science of Reading initiative that received $164 million in dedicated funding, the math plan must rely on existing ...
Sometime in elementary school, you quit counting your fingers and just know the answer. Now scientists have put youngsters into brain scanners to find out why, and watched how the brain reorganizes ...
Outdoor activities provide ample opportunities for math learning without any cost. Go on a nature walk where you ask your ...
Do you ever feel out of the loop while helping your child with math homework? Elementary school math has changed quite a bit over the years, and for parents, it can sometimes feel like a whole new ...
For years, math was something you either get or you don't. But it doesn't have to be that way, according to several Green Bay ...
One of the most hotly contested teaching practices concerns a single minute of math class. This story also appeared in Mind/Shift Should teachers pull out their stopwatches and administer one-page ...
Usama has a passion for video games and a talent for capturing their magic in writing. He brings games to life with his words, and he's been fascinated by games for as long as he's had a joystick in ...
Can young children learn mathematics? What is the best way to teach them? Herbert P. Ginsburg, a developmental psychologist at Teachers College, Columbia University, has been studying those questions ...