Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Four in 10 U.S. adults wish they learned more math skills in middle or high school, according to a new Gallup poll. An ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. When it comes to factors that affect a student's well-being in adulthood, better math skills might not be the first thing that ...

A recent study published in the journal Cerebral Cortex suggests that adults who are better at math tend to rely less on the brain areas associated with physical movement when processing numbers.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Linda Darling-Hammond is an expert on education research and policy. This blog was updated on June 24, 2026 to clarify a statistic ...

A new study, published last month in the journal Educational Researcher, found a correlation between higher levels of teacher ...

Middle and high school teachers can explore art, sports, recipes, shopping, and financial topics to show students that math ...

Scores from the latest round of the Program for the International Assessment of Adult Competencies (PIAAC) were released on December 10 by the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development ...

California education officials on Wednesday approved a long-studied overhaul of the state’s math teaching guide, with sweeping changes designed to make the subject more relevant and accessible, ...

Dyspraxia, also known as Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), can have a bigger impact on adult mathematical performance than previously thought, according to new research from the University of ...

With engaging games, UC Merced's Summer Math Academy is helping improve math proficiency for middle school students in rural Merced County schools.

Four in 10 U.S. adults wish they learned more math skills in middle or high school, according to a new Gallup poll. An overwhelming majority, 95%, said the subject is very or somewhat important for ...