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These Movement Exercises Predicted Young Kids' School Performance

These Movement Exercises Predicted Young Kids' School Performance

Young children who performed well on these tasks were more likely to achieve higher scores for reading, writing and math.
Posted in Education, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Reading Skills

Solving a Tough Problem? Kids Use the Same Brain Network as Adults

Solving a Tough Problem? Kids Use the Same Brain Network as Adults

When kids face tough problems -- like math -- they rely on the same brain network as adults.
Posted in Education, Engagement, Mathematics, Neuroscience

Not All Preschool Math Games Are Equal

Not All Preschool Math Games Are Equal

Researchers explore whether number line games based on the concept of the mental number line can improve children’s number knowledge and basic arithmetic skills.
Posted in Education, Learning & Memory, Mathematics, Memory, Neuroscience, School Readiness

Optimizing The Classroom to Accelerate Learning

Optimizing The Classroom to Accelerate Learning

A new approach to grouping theory uses math to determine how to organize individuals to maximize learning.

Posted in Education, Mathematics, Neuroscience, School Readiness

How Students Determine If They're a “Math Person” or “Reading Person”

How Students Determine If They're a “Math Person” or “Reading Person”

As students progress through their K-12 years they become more likely to engage in comparisons to determine whether they are either a “math person” or a “reading person.” 
Posted in Engagement, Mathematics, Reading Skills

From Hopscotch to Handwriting: Trial and Error is our Best Teacher

From Hopscotch to Handwriting: Trial and Error is our Best Teacher

Although we often think that we don’t want to make mistakes, this new model of learning reminds us that trying new things and making mistakes are our best teachers.
Posted in Education, Mathematics, Movement & Exercise, Neuroscience

How to Unlock Your Child's STEM Potential

How to Unlock Your Child's STEM Potential

Teaching this set of skills – particularly with the use of physical manipulatives  – is highly effective at improving mathematics performance and makes learning more engaging, accessible, and equitable.
Posted in Education, Mathematics, Technology

How Counting Promotes Fair Sharing in Preschoolers

How Counting Promotes Fair Sharing in Preschoolers

Researchers show how symbolic counting skills were the single biggest predictor of preschoolers' fair sharing behavior.
Posted in Education, Mathematics, Neuroscience, Social Skills

"Math Neurons" Identified in the Brain

"Math Neurons" Identified in the Brain

When performing calculations, some neurons are active when adding, others when subtracting.

Posted in Education, Mathematics, Neuroscience

Words Count: Study Shows Words are Needed to Think About Numbers

Words Count: Study Shows Words are Needed to Think About Numbers

Among adults who vary in their knowledge of number words, the ability to reason about numbers is bound by the highest number they can count to.
Posted in Education, Language, Mathematics, Speech

3 Key Skills for Promoting Numeracy in Young Children

3 Key Skills for Promoting Numeracy in Young Children

What are the fundamental skills that young children need to develop at the start of school for future academic success? While a large body of res...
Posted in Education, Mathematics, Movement & Exercise, Neuroscience, School Readiness

Thinking in 3D Improves Mathematical Skills

Thinking in 3D Improves Mathematical Skills

New research suggests that there is a strong correlation between early spatial skills and the comprehension of mathematical concepts later.
Posted in Education, Mathematics, Neuroscience, School Readiness