Word problems try and tell students a story about the math problem in front of them. They are a useful way to connect abstract numbers to concrete situations, so students can learn early on to apply ...

Do you stare at a math word problem and feel completely stuck? You're not alone. These problems mix reading comprehension with complex math concepts, making them a common hurdle for students. The good ...

Chain-of-Thought (CoT) prompting has enhanced the performance of Large Language Models (LLMs) across various reasoning tasks. However, CoT still falls short in dealing with complex math word problems, ...

As a mathematics education researcher, I study how math instruction impacts students' learning, from following standard math procedures to understanding mathematical concepts. Focusing on the latter, ...

Her students can, for the most part, understand the concepts she’s trying to teach. They can memorize and use the Pythagorean ...

AI-powered platforms are transforming math instruction by generating accurate, standards-aligned problems, adapting to student needs, and providing real-time feedback for teachers. These tools save ...

Solve word problems using a checklist. Engage in a Number Talk to find "how many." Solve addition and subtraction word problems with a Step-by-Step Visual Model checklist. Understand what the problem ...

Pre-K teachers spend an average of only 2.5 percent of their day on numeracy skills. Credit: Philip Keith for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our ...

Segue Institute for Learning teacher Cassandra Santiago introduces a lesson on word problems to her first graders one spring afternoon. Credit: Phillip Keith for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger ...