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 ...

Storytelling and mathematics don’t naturally go together. The best way to spark a discussion about a math topic in a classroom can be unpopular with many students: solving word problems. Word problems ...

A new study from the University of Kansas explores the role of working memory in word problem-solving for students with and without math difficulties. Researchers found that using interventions to ...

A conversation with author Anne Morriss on two keys to organizational success. When it comes to solving complicated problems, the default for many organizational leaders is to take their time to work ...

Problems will always present themselves, and you need to be able to keep yourself on track, ask yourself the right questions and solve problems fast and efficiently. When you’re able to get things ...