In India, many kids who work in retail markets have good math skills. They can quickly perform a range of calculations to ...

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Over centuries, mathematicians have amassed an array of symbols—from arrows and crosses to shapes derived from letters—to ...

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An initiative aimed at raising student achievement doesn't give students enough practice with foundational skills, some say.

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For most, thoughts of early math lessons conjure images of number lines, multiplication tables and memorization. But a few teachers at West Elementary School are trying a new approach: talking it ...