The employment future looks bright for people with strong math skills. But among the nation’s K-12 students, that represents a small and dwindling demographic. What’s to blame for students’ poor math ...

It’s an old joke that there are three kinds of people in the world: those who are good at math and those who aren’t. Tanya Evans, an associate professor in the School of Education and Human ...

It's an old joke that there are three kinds of people in the world: those who are good at math and those who aren't. Tanya Evans, an associate professor in the School of Education and Human ...

We know the struggle with mathematics—for both teachers and students—all too well. Students’ math scores, as per the “Nation’s Report Card,” have plunged to record lows. Misconceptions in early grades ...

Feeling intimidated by numbers or equations? You’re not alone. Research on mathematics anxiety — defined as the tension or fear when dealing with math — shows it can seriously block learning. A ...

64% of Americans experience math anxiety, with middle school being the most common time for onset (34%), and women reporting ...

If you have ever thought, "I'm not a math person," you aren't alone. Math anxiety can start for kids as early as first grade, and cognitive scientist Sian Beilock says that adult fMRI scans show that ...

SAN FRANCISCO (Reuters) - Worrying about how you'll perform on a math test may actually contribute to a lower test score, U.S. researchers said on Saturday. Math anxiety -- feelings of dread and fear ...