What role does vocabulary instruction play in the math classroom? It plays a foundational role serving all students, especially English learners, according to Rita Paolino, an ...

When elementary students learn some tools for discussing math, they can start to see it as more than just quickly getting to ...

Math isn’t just about numbers. It’s about language, too. Many math tasks involve reading, writing, speaking, and listening. These language demands can be particularly challenging for students whose ...

WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. — Teaching preschool children simple math-related vocabulary and concepts, such as "more," "a lot," "some" and "fewer," improves their mathematical skills, according to a new a ...

Research shows that the more skills children bring with them to kindergarten—in basic math, reading, even friendship and cooperation—the more likely they will succeed in those same areas in school.

Letting parents know is happening in class and simple ways they can discuss the lessons helps reinforce students’ developing ...