Nine in ten educators believe that using a problem-solving approach to teaching math and science can be motivating for students, according to an EdWeek Research Center survey. But that doesn’t mean it ...

Imagine you are a mountaineer. Nothing excites you more than testing your skill, strength and resilience against some of the most extreme environments on the planet, and now you've decided to take on ...

Mathematics education must move beyond marks and memorisation, focusing instead on reasoning, problem-solving, and creative ...

Word problems try and tell students a story about the math problem in front of them. They are a useful way to connect abstract numbers to concrete situations, so students can learn early on to apply ...

Family game nights have long been a cherished tradition, bringing people together around a table for laughter, competition, and bonding. But beyond the fun, these gatherings serve a deeper purpose: ...

Active learning puts students at the center of the learning process by encouraging them to engage, reflect, and apply what they’re learning in meaningful ways. Rather than passively receiving ...

Imagine Jo: Everyone in Jo's life recognizes her as an outstanding problem solver. She's the type of person who seems capable ...

The acquisition of information—however brief or extensive—remains inferior to the development of genuine understanding. No matter how exhaustive the search acro ...

Nobody should be so short-sighted or so old-fashioned as to write off the power of being able to fill knowledge gaps on demand. Yet this phenomenon is often attributed to a growing critical thinking ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. John Hall covers entrepreneurial topics that help companies grow. Many attributes go into strong leadership, such as having a ...