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Why is math so difficult? Because “doing math” is not a unitary skill. It involves a long list of cognitive abilities, on each of which children vary widely in terms …

Math is a subject that many students struggle with, yet it is one of the most important for many different types of careers, as well as a wide range of …

It’s common to hear well educated adults declare themselves “not a math person,” sometimes proudly. Indeed, many people of all ages believe that mathematical ability is something you are either born with …

Original article: https://www.kqed.org/mindshift/46865/what-neuroscience-can-tell-us-about-making-fractions-stick Fractions are a notoriously tricky part of elementary math education for many children. Too often teachers struggle to ensure students are grasping the conceptual underpinnings of this …