As a problem-solving genius, everyone comes to you with the toughest questions and the unsolvable conundrums. You’re the one everyone wants on their team, because you can see seven steps ahead and ...

A challenging math problem can make some students break into a cold sweat and others excited to wrap their brains around a puzzle. A wealth of research suggests that a student’s academic ...

Gamification is transforming how students engage with mathematics, blending play with problem-solving to improve motivation, confidence, and achievement. From Kahoot! quizzes to number board games, ...

James E. Birren, Edward A. Jerome and Sheila M. Chown Review of Educational Research (RER) publishes critical, integrative reviews of research literature bearing on education. Such reviews should ...

Feeling stuck? Going for a run can make it easier to resolve difficult issues. New research from the University of Aberdeen helps explain why. Two studies conducted by psychology lecturer Lynden Miles ...

I recently came across a study that reminded me of the importance of thoughtful motivation in effective management. The study examined the role meaningful work plays in engaging and motivating ...

Educators are combining gamification with interactive strategies to make math learning more engaging and effective. Research highlights that integrating game elements, digital manipulatives, and ...

Zachary Champagne’s 3rd and 4th graders figure out early on that this math class will be different when their teacher tells them: “I don’t care about the answer.” The goal is to shift his elementary ...