A key part—though surely not the only part—of early-grades math is ensuring students get the basic arithmetic functions down and, beyond that, making sure they’re able to swiftly and automatically ...

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 ...

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 ...

All those long multiplication tables. Timed tests and “mad minutes” of worksheet problem-solving. Fluency drills. Somehow, getting kids to know their basic math facts continues to be at the heart of ...

It is suggested that promoting fluency with mathematics skills should be a focus of instruction in the early school years (Carr & Alexeev, 2011); however, opportunities to practice component skills ...

No more choosing between rote learning and rich discussions—experts say the best way to teach math is to combine both. What’s the smartest way to help kids master math? A groundbreaking new report ...

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