The word “algorithm” can sometimes seem like a word designed to scare people away from math classes, much like the words “calculus”, “Fourier transform”, or “engineering exam”. But in reality it’s ...

Do you stare at a math word problem and feel completely stuck? You're not alone. These problems mix reading comprehension with complex math concepts, making them a common hurdle for students. The good ...

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 ...

Third-grade multiplication doesn’t have to be a struggle—game-based learning is making it more engaging than ever. From ski races to candy shop arrays, interactive tools blend fun with skill-building.

How good are your students at solving multiplication problems? You can find out by entering them in the upcoming Arcademics Cup. That takes place online at the beginning of February, is free to enter ...

People often solve simple arithmetic problems, such as basic addition, subtraction, multiplication or division, in their ...

Emily Long is a freelance writer based in Salt Lake City. After graduating from Duke University, she spent several years reporting on the federal workforce for Government Executive, a publication of ...