Early Math

Can Kindergarten Math Lay the Foundation for Algebra? New Study Aims to Find Out

Wed, 09 Oct 2024 20:32:34 GMT

Teaching algebraic thinking skills early—like generalizing, representing, and reasoning—can set students up for success, researchers say.

What Is a Math Screener, and How Can They Help Young 69��ý? 3 Things to Know

Wed, 28 Feb 2024 22:05:17 GMT

Identifying and supporting students early on can pay big dividends later. But math intervention differs from reading, researchers say.

Math Might Be a Universal Language. But Don't Teach It That Way (Opinion)

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 11:27:23 GMT

Encouraging students to use their first language helps them make math connections, increasing their understanding and engagement.

3 Takeaways About Math Fact Fluency

Wed, 31 May 2023 19:56:52 GMT

“Everything else we do in math relies on your ability to use that knowledge pretty quickly,” said one teacher.

Math Foundations For All

Thu, 25 May 2023 18:00:20 GMT

Examine the roots of early math instruction, including fluency, word problems, parent engagement, and how to help struggling students.

How Addition Fluency Develops: A Visual Explainer

Thu, 11 May 2023 22:11:50 GMT

From basic counting to automatic recall, see how students learn to grasp their addition facts.

Math Nights Make the Subject Fun for Kids and Adults Alike. Three Tips to Host One at Your School

Wed, 03 May 2023 21:43:49 GMT

Game nights help ease adult anxiety about math, which can help students stay motivated to learn it.

Math Foundations for All: Clearing a Path

Mon, 01 May 2023 12:20:51 GMT

A solid foundation in math begins with knowing how schools can build students’ math fact fluency, foster parent involvement, and support students with math disabilities.

Why Word Problems Are Such a Struggle for 69��ý—And What Teachers Can Do

Mon, 01 May 2023 04:01:46 GMT

Story problems can help young learners grasp math concepts, but teachers must design and scaffold them carefully.

Dyscalculia and Dyslexia: 69��ý Disabilities Offer Insights for Math Support

Mon, 01 May 2023 04:01:43 GMT

Many students with math disabilities also have dyslexia. New research into the overlap reveals clues that could shape better math interventions.

Kids Need to Know Their Math Facts. What 69��ý Can Do to Help

Mon, 01 May 2023 04:01:29 GMT

Teachers can optimize how they introduce math facts and teach strategies while not losing sight of conceptual knowledge.

Parents Are Often Nervous About Math. They Can Still Help Their Kids Learn It

Mon, 01 May 2023 04:01:23 GMT

Games that get at core numeracy skills and family nights where parents learn about changing methods can dial down the stress.

What Is Math 'Fact Fluency,' and How Does It Develop?

Mon, 01 May 2023 04:01:09 GMT

Here's why math fact fluency matters, and what we know from research about teaching strategies and timed exercises.

Racial Disparities in STEM Start as Early as Kindergarten, New Study Finds

Thu, 19 Jan 2023 20:41:38 GMT

Socioeconomic factors and school environment explain some of the disparities, but not all of them.

Personalized Mastery Learning for Early Childhood Education

Thu, 14 Apr 2022 21:05:24 GMT

From the creators of ABCmouse, two personalized solutions for early math and reading can help teachers put every child on a path to success.

Mastery Teaching and Learning: Turn Math Gaps Into Math Gains for Summer Learning PreK-2

Wed, 30 Mar 2022 17:42:19 GMT

Discover what personalized mastery looks like and get introduced to My Math Academy, a transformational new math product for young learners.

These Early Math Supports Translated to Gains Later on for Vulnerable 69��ý

Fri, 10 Dec 2021 21:31:11 GMT

A new study shows how a combination of preschool and kindergarten math supports led to better achievement and less absenteeism in 3rd grade.

The Tough Task Ahead for 1st Grade Teachers

Tue, 22 Jun 2021 15:49:07 GMT

Many children missed out on kindergarten or experienced a more disrupted version. Now, 1st grade teachers will have to fill in the gaps.

Engaging Young 69��ý to Accelerate Math Learning

Thu, 17 Jun 2021 20:12:46 GMT

Join learning scientists and inspiring district leaders, for a timely panel discussion addressing a school district’s approach to doubling and tripling Math gains during Covid. What started as a goal to address learning gaps in

Storytime, Meet Number Play: Early Math in the Home Matters for Later Skills

Mon, 10 Feb 2020 15:43:43 GMT

Preschool-age children who frequently play number-related games at home show better math skills and growth by the end of kindergarten, finds a new study in the journal Child Development.

Girls' and Boys' Early Brains Respond Similarly to Math Tasks

Tue, 26 Nov 2019 20:15:32 GMT

Boys and girls start out on the same biological footing when it comes to math, finds the first neuroimaging study of math gender differences in children, published this month in the journal Science of Learning.

Ditch the Math Worksheets and Stop Killing Kids' Curiosity (Opinion)

Tue, 07 May 2019 01:29:14 GMT

Too many early-childhood educators think math and play are mutually exclusive. They don't have to be, writes education professor Kathy Liu Sun.

Small-Group Instruction May Be Key to Mastering Early Math, New Study Finds

Wed, 20 Jun 2018 11:17:00 GMT

New research out of the University of Michigan finds that small-group instruction provided outside of school helps kindergarten students to make learning gains in math.

Counting Collections With Preschoolers: An Early-Learning Math Strategy (Video) (Opinion)

Wed, 23 May 2018 17:41:31 GMT

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An Early-Learning Math Strategy: Count While Waiting in Line (Video) (Opinion)

Wed, 25 Apr 2018 17:42:02 GMT

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An Early-Learning Strategy: Teaching Math in Informal Spaces (Video) (Opinion)

Wed, 11 Apr 2018 12:50:44 GMT

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