The mystery behind the way a child puts together his or her earliest building blocks of math is beginning to unravel. Scientists have found that what children know about numbers as they begin first ...

Your child can build an understanding of addition, subtraction, and the other math concepts they are learning in first grade by playing with everyday objects. Use items that your child enjoys playing ...

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Beads and blocks are replacing work sheets for first graders learning math basics at Bayfield Early Primary School. First grader Alex Larson, son of Kami and Mike Larson, demonstrated his skills for ...

Children who failed to acquire a basic math skill in first grade scored far behind their peers by seventh grade on a test of the mathematical abilities needed to function in adult life, according to ...

Incoming first-graders offered advice to students starting first grade this year. Many students said they were nervous on their first day but made friends quickly. Reading, math and making friends ...

In recent decades, K-12 math education has evolved significantly, shifting from rote memorization to fostering conceptual understanding and problem-solving skills. Achievement First (AF), a network of ...

Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Math teacher Charity Ann Chambers helps students “embrace mistakes.” Credit: Maya McFadden Photo ...

This is the 12th Danville District 118 First Grade Math Challenge. It was started by teacher Rena Pate with four teams from Danville School District 118's Southwest and Cannon elementary ...