Many students in elementary grades struggle to grasp the perennially vexing concept of fractions. If those struggles persist ...

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 ...

Fractions are the basis for most higher-level mathematics. Students need to master the numerical values in earlier grades to tackle topics like algebra later. There’s only one hitch: Fractions can ...

What do a pool noodle and a floatie have to do with math? Mo Riad from Mathnasium is here to explain. Both can be tools used ...

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 complicated ...

“And if I packed a chocolate in for you too, will you share it and go half-half with your sister?” From the carton of 6 eggs you’ve got in the fridge to the many blocks that make up a whole slab of ...

I'm not very good with fractions. Oh, I do all right with things like one-half, one-third or one-fourth. But as soon as it goes any further, I get a little confused. For example, can you easily cut a ...

Dividing Fractions: When dividing fractions, you can achieve the same result by multiplying the first fraction by the reciprocal of the second fraction. A fraction consists of a numerator and a ...