When you’re solving a challenging math problem, you know your brain is working hard. But what, exactly, is going on in there? Despite decades of research into math teaching and learning, there is ...

Efforts to use the tech to customize lessons to students' individual interest demonstrate its potential—and the shortcomings.

An EdWeek Research Center survey finds that educators see older students' lack of progress in the subject as an acute problem ...

May 7, 2026-The May issue of Mathematics Teacher: Learning and Teaching PK-12 (MTLT) is now available.

One of the joys of being an educator is embracing all the differences every student brings to the classroom, while teaching them to celebrate those unique traits in themselves and each other. Yet, ...

Imagine you are a mountaineer. Nothing excites you more than testing your skill, strength and resilience against some of the most extreme environments on the planet, and now you've decided to take on ...

Math success isn’t just about numbers—it’s about confidence, support, and the right learning strategies. From tackling math ...

As teacher confidence grows, the way that math feels in the classroom begins to shift and evolves into a move positive ...

Math clubs aren’t just about solving equations—they’re about building curiosity, confidence, and community. With creative activities, games, and collaborative challenges, they make math feel exciting ...

A study connecting teachers from Chongqing, China and Ontario reveals strengths in Ontario mathematics education, and what ...

Teachers draw maps to visualize directions described in a picture book. Spatial awareness is a key early math concept. Credit: Camilla Forte/ The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic ...

Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. Today the United States has the challenge and the opportunity to provide all students ...