Mathematics is often thought of as a subject that a student either understands or doesn't, with little in between. In reality, mathematics encompasses a wide variety of skills and concepts. Although ...

Why do some students become ever better at mathematics, while others plateau? Many people may think that mathematics is ...

Math skills gaps at California universities spark testing debates, with San Diego's Richard Barrera defending unprepared students. UC Berkeley and UCLA professors warn that incoming students struggle ...

Few elementary education programs give future teachers enough exposure to foundational math concepts, like number sense and algebraic reasoning, before they reach the classroom. That’s the upshot of a ...

The Nation’s Report Card makes one thing painfully clear: American kids are failing in math, and the education system has been failing them for decades. New research from National Center for Education ...

Knowledge Adventure has announced the release of Math Blaster: Master the Basics for Mac OS X and Windows Vista. The software is available for purchase at Apple Stores and costs $29.99. Designed for ...

All kindergartners, first- and second-graders in California will take a basic math skills test under a law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

Clarification: This story has been updated to clarify how University of Colorado researchers handle their data collection. A student digs into a math problem that references his favorite superhero, ...

A new math test will assess basic math skills for all K-2 students to help identify those who are struggling.