A classroom intervention that costs just $9 for each child can deliver a three-month boost to children's math skills. The initiative also showed promise in closing the gap between children from ...

The government is extending funding for Stronger Practice Hubs, which aim to support early years settings in England, for a further year, and rolling out more training for Maths Champions. The ...

We know little about the teaching of mathematics in the early years. Still there has been some thoughtful input in the existing national mathematics curriculum which happens to be a detailed statement ...

While literacy is often seen as a cornerstone to scholastic achievement, and many parents devote a lot of time and energy into nurturing their small child’s love of reading, studies show that ...

When Nicole Thomson first heard about the importance of teaching spatial reasoning and geometry in her kindergarten math curriculum she had already been teaching for several years. Her teacher ...

This story was produced by The Hechinger Report, a nonprofit, independent news organization focused on inequality and innovation in education. Sign up for the Hechinger newsletter. BERWYN, Ill. — In ...

A one-day course can boost everyday practice in early years mathematics, says Karen Faux. If you want to boost your confidence in developing mathematical skills and thinking in your practice, check ...

Researchful practice in early years education and childcare (EYEC) involves educators actively engaging with research to inform and enhance quality in their settings. This approach goes beyond simply ...

Immediate academic gains from early-childhood programs often fade as children move into upper elementary school. But a new study suggests math supports in the earliest grades may build on each other ...

Children's interest in, and competence perceptions of, mathematics are generally quite positive as they begin school, but turn less positive during the first three years. This is shown by a recent ...