According to research by the author of Playful Interactions Dr. Karyn Purvis, scientists have determined that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a new synapse in the brain — unless it’s ...

Last year in third grade, we thought our son, Jared, learned his times tables. Now in fourth grade, he's struggling in math. His teacher says he hasn't developed "automaticity" and suggests drilling ...

Multiplication Tables: Learning multiplication tables is essential for excelling in mathematics. Students must commit these tables to memory to perform well in math-related tasks. While memorizing ...

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 ...

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Lynda Colgan receives funding from The Ministry of Education for the Province of Ontario and The Mathematics Knowledge Network (KNAER). Queen's University, Ontario provides funding as a founding ...

Discovery math has been dealt another blow, with Ontario's Education Minister departing from her province's curriculum guidelines and declaring that she expects school children to have a more solid ...

Vedic Maths is a traditional mathematical system based on the Vedas. It helps you solve complex problems quickly and accurately. These effective tricks include a shortcut approach for addition, ...

We have all heard the old saying, "Sleep on it," when trying to solve a problem or making an important decision. There might be some scientific truth to that advice, especially when it comes to ...