We know there are individual differences in math ability, even at a young age, but what basic cognitive tools lay the foundation for whether we are good with numbers? And specifically, what basic ...

Learn about basic fractions such as a half, third and quarter. How to write fractions Written fractions are made up of two parts, the numerator and the denominator. Find out more. How do I compare ...

A new proposed Alberta math curriculum would have young children memorizing more times tables earlier, tackle basic fractions in Grade 1 and put more emphasis on working with money. The newly posted ...

We know there are individual differences in math ability, even at a young age, but what basic cognitive tools lay the foundation for whether we are good with numbers? And specifically, what basic ...

Tapping out a beat may help children learn difficult fraction concepts, according to new findings due to be published in the journal Educational Studies in Mathematics. An innovative curriculum uses ...

Primary school maths lessons are being toughened up, with children as young as five expected to learn about fractions. The initiative is part of government plans to make the curriculum more demanding ...

Stuck on a tricky math problem? Start clapping. Grade school kids who learned about fractions through a rhythm-and-music-based curriculum outperformed their peers in traditional math classes. The work ...