In a recent study from our research group, we looked into how different characteristics of mathematical word problem-solving tasks may influence elementary schooler’s performance. Mathematical word ...

“Use it or lose it” is the received wisdom when it comes to cognitive ability. But is there any truth in this old saw? Our latest study suggests that it depends how much “it” you have to start with.

A new study from the University of Kansas explores the role of working memory in word problem-solving for students with and without math difficulties. Researchers found that using interventions to ...

In this news article, we summarize key findings from the latest publication from our research group related to elementary schoolers’ mathematical word problem-solving skills. Mathematical word ...

For years, businesses have felt the pressure to ‘digitally transform’, and those pressures have only increased during this unprecedented time when so many companies are left with no choice but to move ...

Every generation is defined, at least in part, by the significant cultural and economic events experienced during their early lives. Today’s young people, Generation Z, are still navigating the ...

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.

Here's the thing about math that nobody tells you: it's less about memorizing formulas and more about knowing which tools to reach for. By fourteen, students should have a problem-solving toolkit that ...

In today’s digital age, brain teasers have become a popular way to engage and challenge our minds. These puzzles often require a creative approach, encouraging us to think outside the box to find the ...