A key instructional shift called for by the Common Core State Standards for Mathematics is the dual emphasis on conceptual understanding and procedural fluency. NCTM draws a connection between these ...

Editorials and other Opinion content offer perspectives on issues important to our community and are independent from the work of our newsroom reporters. By Paola Sztajn In the 1990s, discussions ...

Our eyes, gestures, and tone bring us together in a more profound way than words alone. It’s why we look hopefully toward the return of in-person, face-to-face connection. Done well, frequent practice ...

Done well, frequent practice can help students gain both procedural fluency and conceptual understanding in math Source: Chris Liverani/Unsplash Should U.S. students be doing more math practice and ...

Rick: Your recent book draws on what you’ve learned about math while building Zearn. So, let’s start with: What is Zearn? Shalinee: Numeracy is one of the best predictors of a child’s success. Yet, it ...