How teachers‘ beliefs matter for students‘ motivation in math An inclusive and motivating atmosphere is more likely to be achieved if teachers place greater emphasis on growth and learning by Anke Heyder / September 9, 2019
Seeing the world through math-colored glasses Encouraging students to explore their everyday surroundings may be key to unlocking students’ capacity to understand math by Jake McMullen / June 7, 2019
How children move into the world of math The relationship between motor skills and mathematical cognition by Venera Gashaj / February 20, 2019
Differing perspectives, but a common goal Insights from conversations and collaborations with early math educators and researchers by Rebecca Merkley / November 2, 2018
“Children are not a blank slate” Indian NGO Pratham has helped children boost their numeracy and literacy skills. Usha Rane explains the organization’s methodology Interview by Clara Sanchiz / August 3, 2018
The value of numbers – math counts more than you think How parents can help their children develop a good number sense and early math skills by Christina Areizaga Barbieri / July 16, 2018
More positive attitudes and less anxiety lead to success in math Unfortunately, many students who have the potential to have successful careers in STEM opt out due to negative feelings towards math by Amira F. A. Ibrahim / June 27, 2018
Gender differences in early math ability? New study investigates whether girls and boys really differ in the basic numerical skills that provide the foundation for higher-level math by Meeri Kim / May 24, 2018
How parents can shape children’s math ability Teaching children to read is a process that begins at a very early age. A study demonstrates that math should be treated the same way by Mallory Locklear / April 20, 2018
Space: A natural and easy way to boost learning and memory Research findings in spatial cognition might help to enhance children’s everyday learning by Koleen McCrink / October 9, 2017
Why do number symbols count? Early screening and interventions for math Daniel Ansari talks about what happens in children’s brains when they learn numerical symbols Interview by Sabine Gysi / June 27, 2017
“Symbolic numbers are a uniquely human, cultural invention” Neuroscientist Daniel Ansari on how children develop number abilities, and why some people have better mathematical abilities than others Interview by Meeri Kim / March 6, 2017
