A growing body of research and educational resources is underscoring the role of play in developing preschoolers’ math skills. Studies show that activities like number board games, spatial play, and ...

ST Math, an online program from MIND Research Institute used by more than 1.3 million P-8 students, employs a visual, gamified approach to teach math. I recently spoke with MIND’s chief data science ...

Math Playground came out in 2002, and has since provided kids of all ages an excellent way to learn new math concepts using fun games. However, some parents may not want their kids to look at a ...

Wuzzit Trouble, from InnerTube games, is new in the app store this week. Innertube Games is a learning-games studio founded by four enthusiasts, including the world famous Dr. Keith Devlin: the NPR ...

From board games to digital apps, research shows that playful learning can significantly improve children’s math abilities, memory, and confidence. Whether it’s strategic puzzles or story-driven ...

Meghan is an associate editor with EdTech. She enjoys coffee, cats and science fiction TV. “I’ve seen enthusiasm in some of the children who normally didn’t do as well, paper-to-pencil, but when ...

It’s a common scenario in many households: A child’s struggle with their math homework quickly becomes a frustration for their parents, too. A child wrestles with a problem. His mom, trying to help, ...

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