One of the joys of being an educator is embracing all the differences every student brings to the classroom, while teaching them to celebrate those unique traits in themselves and each other. Yet, ...

We know the struggle with mathematics—for both teachers and students—all too well. Students’ math scores, as per the “Nation’s Report Card,” have plunged to record lows. Misconceptions in early grades ...

Teachers can help ease the anxiety that many students feel with these strategies for creating joyful learning experiences.

When you’re solving a challenging math problem, you know your brain is working hard. But what, exactly, is going on in there? Despite decades of research into math teaching and learning, there is ...

Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. For many people, free association with the word “mathematics” would produce strong, ...

Learners of the twenty-first century need to equip with the core knowledge and necessary skills to perform in various situations to succeed. There are many different educational philosophies, each of ...

Try these five simple pipe cleaner activities to practice classification, shape identification, counting, patterns, and ...