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Students often struggle to connect math with the real world. Word problems—a combination of words, numbers, and mathematical operations—can be a perfect vehicle to take abstract numbers off the page.

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, ...

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"I can do the calculations, but I can't solve word problems."I have met many children who say that.While creating my own math diagnostic content and reviewing hundreds of logs of word problems, I ...

Make math practice more engaging with these 40 friendship-themed math word problems! Students solve relatable problems involving friendship activities, parties, sharing, games, crafts, classroom ...

New research from the University of Kansas has found that an intervention based on the science of reading and math effectively helped English learners boost their comprehension, visualize and ...

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 ...