Exercise Helps Kids Learn Math

Exercise Helps Kids Learn Math

Helping kids get better at math is a struggle for many teachers and parents, not to mention the students themselves. However, it seems like there might be a secret weapon that most of us didn’t expect: physical activity. A study from the University of Copenhagen has...
Girls Are Still Behind in Math, but Why?

Girls Are Still Behind in Math, but Why?

In the late 1990s, it became apparent that there was a gender gap in math achievement among American students. A study performed in the 1998-1999 school year found that girls were falling behind in math as early as kindergarten, with the gap widening as they aged...
Tutoring Increases Math Skills, Reduces Math Anxiety

Tutoring Increases Math Skills, Reduces Math Anxiety

Researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine have discovered that personalized, one-on-one tutoring not only helps students develop their math skills, but for children with high anxiety about doing math, it can actually help them reduce that anxiety. The...
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