Feeling intimidated by numbers or equations? You’re not alone. Research on mathematics anxiety — defined as the tension or ...

Does math make you a little nervous? You're in the majority. The phrase "number anxiety" was first coined by researchers back in the 1950s. By some estimates, as high as 93 percent of Americans feel ...

A nonprofit started five years ago by a middle-schooler is making a difference by spurring passion among girls in math and science fields through its “math-first” approach. Now Mission:MathMinds is ...

No matter the age, there's one school subject that just doesn't add up for many people, and trying to solve it can bring nerves and even fear. Balancing weights, measuring steps and stacking blocks ...

With CAT 2026 scheduled for November 30, experts share strategies to help candidates overcome math anxiety and excel in the Quant section.

One of my first vivid memories of math is of timed tests. I still remember how visceral my panic felt–sweaty palms, heart pounding–as I scrambled to recall facts before the clock ran out. You might ...

CHICAGO — In July, in a packed classroom in downtown Chicago, a group composed mostly of early elementary teachers and child care workers read a story about “Wendi,” a fictional preschool teacher who ...

You have /5 articles left. Sign up for a free account or log in. Many college students struggle with math anxiety or test taking, which can make entry-level math ...

As routines for the new school year get underway, many parents are looking forward to getting to know their child’s teacher and finding out what reading and writing assignments will be coming home.

Teachers draw maps to visualize directions described in a picture book. Spatial awareness is a key early math concept. Credit: Camilla Forte/ The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic ...

I’m seated at my fake-wood desk in Ms. Glaser’s second grade classroom. My yellow #2 pencil is newly sharpened and the timer is set. Begin! 60, 59, 58….I shout the problems in my head: “five plus 8” ...