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, ...

A key instructional shift called for by the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics is the dual emphasis on conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. NCTM draws a connection between these ...

The May 5 article, “5 Research-Backed Ways to Help Students Catch up in Math,” reminded me of my early days as a teacher and school leader. I regularly worked one-on-one with middle and high school ...

Despite decades of reform efforts, mathematics teaching in the U.S. has changed little in the last century. As a result, it seems, American students have been left behind, now ranking 40th in the ...

Learning mathematics does not come as naturally as learning to speak. However, our brains have the capability of learning the numeracy content and understand the mathematical procedures, although it ...

TORONTO – Now that children have settled in to their school year, teachers and parents might be noticing that time spent on math homework doesn’t necessarily add up to a successful outcome. A Calgary ...