What's the best way for children to learn arithmetic—memorizing number values and multiplication tables, or studying math at a deeper, conceptual level? Educators have long debated the merits of these ...

One of the most hotly contested teaching practices concerns a single minute of math class. This story also appeared in Mind/Shift Should teachers pull out their stopwatches and administer one-page ...

The results of the 1999 Third International Mathematics and Science Study- Repeat confirm what we first learned in 1995 about the science and mathematics achievement of American students: Our 8th ...

According to the TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), Polish fourth graders rank among the top performers in Europe and globally. While Polish students achieve significant ...

Japanese students remain among the top in the world according to the 2023 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study, which surveyed youth from 65 countries and regions. The science and ...

The primary goal of Vedic Maths aims to reduce calculation time, while eliminating the need for memorisation. Children can solve most mathematical problems without writing them down, and come up with ...

This season, the show hopes to help students measure up in tough subjects. Sept. 26, 2011 — -- This season of "Sesame Street," which premiered today, has added a few new things to its usual mix ...

An international study of 54 countries has ranked South African Grade 5 last in the world in maths and science South African children have ranked last in an assessment of mathematics and science in ...

The Department of Mathematics and Computer Science offers major programs leading to the bachelor of science in mathematics or the bachelor of science in computer science, as well as required and ...