Many school districts and policymakers are stepping up efforts to teach students the skills they need to be prepared for the jobs of the future. One big area of focus is STEM. Jobs in science, ...

As a mathematics education researcher, I study how math instruction impacts students' learning, from following standard math procedures to understanding mathematical concepts. Focusing on the latter, ...

Word problems try and tell students a story about the math problem in front of them. They are a useful way to connect abstract numbers to concrete situations, so students can learn early on to apply ...

In recent decades, K-12 math education has evolved significantly, shifting from rote memorization to fostering conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. Achievement First (AF), a network of ...

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, ...

Eye-tracking allows studying aspects that cannot be seen, for example, the thinking processes of a student solving a mathematical problem. Researchers have integrated eye-tracking into education and ...

Physics can feel intimidating, but mastering problem-solving is about mindset, strategy, and practice—not innate genius. Research-backed approaches like Polya’s method, inquiry-based learning, and the ...

SOLON, Ohio -- Future Problem Solving teams from Solon High School, Solon Middle School and Orchard Middle School excelled at the State Bowl hosted by Solon recently. On Monday (April 29), ...

Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business is preparing to launch a major redesign of its BUS-K201 Foundations of ...

The ability to solve complex problems effectively has become a defining factor for success. Yet, despite the abundance of tools and methodologies available, I've noticed organizations often struggle ...