Photo credit: Amazon. Best for grades: 2-5 Math concepts: Real-life application of math fundamentals “I just don’t get why I have to learn this.” Sound familiar? Kids who struggle with math — and even ...

A few years after the state began to push schools to adopt a new, systematic way to teach kids how to read, Louisiana education officials want to try a similar “back-to-basics" approach to math ...

Russian Math’s emphasis on abstract problem solving also prepares kids better for middle school, where algebraic concepts are usually first introduced in American school curriculums.

Rolling dice, counting spaces and managing your play resources are big tasks for young children. Board games that incorporate those elements are often helpful in building math abilities, study shows.