According to research by the author of Playful Interactions Dr. Karyn Purvis, scientists have determined that it takes approximately 400 repetitions to create a new synapse in the brain — unless it’s ...

Children often struggle to memorize multiplication facts, as Hechinger reported, but research suggests it may be worth the effort. Cognitive scientists say that learning your times tables by heart ...

Last year in third grade, we thought our son, Jared, learned his times tables. Now in fourth grade, he's struggling in math. His teacher says he hasn't developed "automaticity" and suggests drilling ...

Students in some local elementary schools are learning a completely different way of doing multiplication. It’s a technique that many parents can’t understand. It’s called lattice multiplication. The ...

If you’re looking for a Christmas math activity that feels more like a game than a worksheet, this Christmas Bump Game is exactly what you need. BUMP games are a favorite with kids because they’re ...

Young students around the world struggle to memorize multiplication tables, but the effort pays off. Cognitive scientists say that learning 6 x 7 and 8 x 9 by heart frees up the brain’s working memory ...