One of the most hotly contested teaching practices concerns a single minute of math class. Should teachers pull out their stopwatches and administer one-page worksheets in addition, subtraction, ...

We teach the wrong math, tested in the wrong way, writes Ted Dintersmith.

Two major studies find that combining timed arithmetic drills with conceptual teaching and mastery-based learning tools can significantly improve children's math performance. A cognitive science ...

In an essay by Hilary Phan, published by UCLA Center for Mental Health in Schools, she estimated that between 40% and 60% of high school students are negatively affected by test anxiety. Test anxiety ...

Dr. Grant, a contributing Opinion writer, is an organizational psychologist at the University of Pennsylvania’s Wharton School. He is the author of “Hidden Potential” and “Think Again,” and the host ...

California mulls new law requiring kindergartners to take math tests - One teacher said she fears the tests will only focus ...