These notes are intended to offer a few basic points about studying, particularly for mathematical, statistical, and other quantitative subjects. Much of the advice given is common sense, and will be ...

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Two programs for teaching mathematics in the early grades—Math Expressions and Saxon Math—emerge as winners in early findings released last week from a large-scale federal experiment that pits four ...

When you’re solving a challenging math problem, you know your brain is working hard. But what, exactly, is going on in there? Despite decades of research into math teaching and learning, there is ...

Research shows smart study beats long study for math formulas. Retrieval practice and spaced repetition are key. Quizzing helps more than re-reading. Spacing out reviews improves retention. Mixing ...

Math problems can actually cause people anxiety and physical pain, similar to a punch in the gut, a new Canadian study shows. For people who have anxiety about the school subject, the prospect of ...

These notes are intended to offer a few basic points about studying, particularly for mathematical, statistical, and other quantitative subjects. Much of the advice given is common sense, and will be ...