Early literacy often dominates conversations around foundational learning in today’s educational system. However, despite the emphasis on STEM in later years, the importance of early numeracy in ...

Virtual reality is moving beyond purely entertainment to become a potential tool in improving literacy, and the University of Otago is behind one ground-breaking approach. The University of Otago ...

Children vary widely in numerical knowledge before school entry, and these early differences predict later achievement. Although home numeracy experiences relate to young children’s skills, it remains ...

When "Elephant' toothpaste erupts from the science lab, history deals up Pokémon playing cards, and math bakes a batch of chocolate brownies, it might seem like chaos. Yet, a groundbreaking study by ...

Roula Khalaf, Editor of the FT, selects her favourite stories in this weekly newsletter. Not bad, but must try harder is probably how UK prime minister Rishi Sunak reads the country’s mathematics ...

Mathematics is a fundamental part of the school curriculum. A strong foundation in maths is essential for success in many other subjects, including science, engineering, economics, and computer ...

Maths anxiety is the feeling of tension and fear that many people experience when called on to work out a sum. For children, it can lead to behavioural problems in class, as well as physical symptoms ...

The Union government on Monday announced a new mission to improve foundational literacy and numeracy of early graders in school. NIPUN Bharat Mission will offer an “enabling environment to ensure ...

Not being able to balance your cheque book isn't just a personal issue, but a problem with widespread economic implications. Which is why, after 40 years helping children with reading problems, the ...

The Active Numeracy Group, led by professor Pirjo Aunio (University of Helsinki), consists of researchers, doctoral students and research assistants of the University of Helsinki, Åbo Akademi and ...