CHAMPAIGN – Students in Champaign schools next year will take their first look at geometry in kindergarten. "Understanding Geometry" is one of three new books to be purchased for kindergarten students ...

Few elementary education programs give future teachers enough exposure to foundational math concepts, like number sense and algebraic reasoning, before they reach the classroom. That’s the upshot of a ...

Early childhood educators need more training in how to teach math. Even more important is helping families integrate simple ...

The Illinois Council of Teachers of Mathematics recently awarded Sheila Hardin its annual Excellence in Secondary Mathematics ...

Experts agree: Elementary teachers need to have a strong foundation in math. But teacher-preparation programs don’t always dedicate much time to elementary math coursework. That’s starting to change, ...

An expert in teaching math to students despite roadblocks will offer vital tips for parents and educators at the 13th annual ...

Typically, middle school math is a one-size-fits-all experience. To prepare for high school math, students study prealgebra, then algebra — rarely moving beyond. This standard approach is especially ...

A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of production is four-fifths of the price. What is his profit? Teaching math in 1960: A logger sells a truckload of lumber for $100. His cost of ...