Much of the way math is taught was developed before we had neuroscientific insight into how the brain actually learns.

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During his remarks for a dinner event last month at the American Cornerstone Institute, Donald Trump displayed his incompetence by failing to understand how percentages work, claiming that he will ...

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We've been studying them for millennia, so how far have we come?

I'm excited to share a fantastic guest post from the online learning platform Brighterly today. For many kids, math can feel ...

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The Superhero Math Program, presented by Joe Romano, recently visited Heights Terrace Elementary School. The program wowed the fourth- and fifth-grade students as well as their parents and teachers.