The Hechinger Report

Kindergarten math is often too basic. Here’s why that’s a problem

Two students in Danielle Adler’s kindergarten class at Marcus Hook Elementary School in Marcus Hook, Pa., prepare for an addition problem. Credit: Holly Korbey for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger ...
Mashable

XtraMath is like better, smarter flash cards

XtraMath helps kids gain fluency in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The program is conceptually similar to flash cards. Credit: Ian Moore / mashable As COVID-19 was spreading last ...
San Diego Union-Tribune

Former teacher says many of her students didn’t know math basics

Re “Dismal student test scores deserve boos, not cheers” (Oct. 17): I taught sixth-grade math for 24 years and found that the biggest impediment to teaching at that level was that so many students had ...
Macworld

Math Blaster: Master the Basics released

Knowledge Adventure has announced the release of Math Blaster: Master the Basics for Mac OS X and Windows Vista. The software is available for purchase at Apple Stores and costs $29.99. Designed for ...
EdSource

Benefits of early math experiences add up

EdSource · The John Fensterwald forecast: What’s coming for California schools in 2026 The John Fensterwald forecast: What’s coming for California schools in 2026 January 8, 2026 - It's time for John ...
Education Week

Study: Music, Manipulatives Are Fun, But Basics Best for Struggling Math Students

First grade teachers facing a class full of students struggling with math were more likely to turn to music, movement, and manipulative toys to get their frustrated kids engaged, finds a new study in ...