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Math word problems require literacy, math, and executive function skills from young children, so mastering them is key to later school success. Credit: Philip Keith for The Hechinger Report The ...

(melodious instrumental music) - Hi everyone. And welcome back to Room 9. Our region's largest classroom. My name is Mrs. St. Louis and I'm a teacher at Rogers Elementary School in the Mehlville ...

In Central Falls, R.I., teachers are trying new strategies that move away from focusing on “key words,” the traditional, simplistic approach that often leads younger students astray CENTRAL FALLS, R.I ...

These student-constructed problems foster collaboration, communication, and a sense of ownership over learning.

Let’s pretend you’re back in math class. You might need to figure out answers to the following questions: If your doctor gave you three pills and told you to take one every half hour, how long would ...