Previous] The Three Major Hurdles Can Be Overcome with Strategy In the previous article, I mentioned that there are three major hurdles in junior high school mathematics that cause many students to ...

"I can do the calculations, but I freeze up when it comes to word problems." "Even after reading the problem, I don't know ...

Elementary teachers can foster the critical thinking skills that help students develop independence in working through math ...

Do you stare at a math word problem and feel completely stuck? You're not alone. These problems mix reading comprehension with complex math concepts, making them a common hurdle for students. The good ...

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 ...

Researchers tested a research-based intervention with English learners with math difficulty. The intervention proved to boost comprehension and help students synthesize and visualize information, ...

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, ...