We know there are individual differences in math ability, even at a young age, but what basic cognitive tools lay the foundation for whether we are good with numbers? And specifically, what basic ...

Intended for students with little or no background in basic algebra or whose background is not current. Topics covered include: the real number system, factoring fractions, linear equations, functions ...

Some key concepts should be introduced earlier, argues the pamphlet At seven, pupils should know their tables up to 10 and be introduced to basic algebra, says a study. The draft primary maths ...

Any of us who have ever been in a math classroom know that too many kids lack fundamental arithmetic skills. It is extraordinarily difficult to teach students more advanced skills when their ability ...

Politicians have touted modern manufacturing as the solution for lifting the economy and providing good jobs. But today's manufacturing work requires strong math skills — not just adding and ...

At seven, pupils should know their tables up to 10 and be introduced to basic algebra, says a study. The draft primary maths curriculum for England "should be more demanding", says Prof David Burghes ...