You Do The Math: Explaining Basic Concepts Behind Math Problems Improves Children's Learning Date: April 12, 2009 Source: Vanderbilt University Summary: Students benefit more from being taught the ...

Interventions for students struggling in math at any grade—not just elementary levels—should include at least 10 minutes per class dedicated to building fluency in basic math facts.

In math class, teachers and students can take advantage of the images and templates and make presentations to explain basic concepts as well as different strategies to solve math problems.

New research from Vanderbilt University has found students benefit more from being taught the concepts behind math problems rather than the exact procedures to solve the problems. The findings ...