To the Editor:Some thoughts in response to "Researchers Suggest Early Algebra Harmful to Struggling Students" (April 25, 2012): In our extensive work with algebra-readiness programs across the ...

Mathematicians and educators say that students need to be introduced gradually to algebraic concepts throughout the elementary school years. The only question is how to teach it. Includes an ...

This project seeks to enable teachers to fully-leverage interactive simulations to advance student engagement and learning of mathematics, moving technology from the margins to a core part of ...

This task sets the foundation for algebraic thinking without learners even knowing it. Algebra, often perceived as a scary word by many learners, becomes less scary through a numberless/textless task.

Penn’s Graduate School of Education announced a fellowship for eighth- and ninth-grade teachers in the School District of ...

When it comes to critical thinking, we are at the mercy of our brain’s own psychological predispositions, which make us naturally poor at thinking impartially. Confirmation bias encourages us to ...