There is a long-standing connection between humor and our anxieties. Humans, Americans in particular, have long used humor to keep our worries at bay. One of our most enduring anxieties is about math.

As math gaps continue to widen in many grades, educators face an uphill battle to help students regain ground in the subject. Following historic math declines on the Nation’s Report Card in 2022, a ...

Can a four-year-old master fractions, or even learn algebra, in pre-school? Not quite, but data from the National Research Council show the earlier children are exposed to any kind of focused math ...

PowerMyLearning, which aims to improve math outcomes for students in pre-K-5, claims consensus around this contentious topic.

It is just as natural for young children to think mathematically about their world as it is for them to use language. They develop mathematical knowledge as they manipulate objects and reason about ...

In Boston public schools, 3, 4 and 5-year-olds are getting their first introduction to math. Before they walk through the kindergarten door, the “Building Blocks” curriculum is designed to encourage ...

The benefits of even high-quality preschool programs tend to fade over time, but extracurricular programs in early grades may help boost the good effects of early education after students start school ...

The STEM Preteaching Program is for students interested in pursuing a teaching credential and career as a middle or high school science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) teacher. The ...