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But many children also form misconceptions about number concepts and operations that can hinder their learning of early math skills. In a recent edWeb.net webinar called “Early Number Concepts: ...

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Introducing new math concepts via already-worked examples can give students a significant boost in learning. But choosing the right problems makes a big difference. An analysis earlier this year of ...

As a math educator, I often find myself in conversations with parents who tell me, "I was never good at math, so it's not surprising my son isn't good either." I've also spoken with teachers who tell ...

Teachers can learn a great deal from their pupils’ mistakes in maths. From www.shutterstock.com A grade one learner is enjoying school tremendously, but one day she comes home unhappy. Her mother asks ...

People all across the U.S. claim that they are “not math people.” They even readily admit to their hatred for some math fundamentals, such as fractions. For instance, a participant in one of our ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Grades offer a snapshot of performance, but they rarely capture the full picture of a student’s understanding. Hidden gaps, ...