To an outsider, this looks like an unusual lesson. Fifth-graders at Harbor View Elementary School in Newport Beach are sketching rectangles to parse a story problem involving mangoes and fruit cups.

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When completing math problems, students often have to show their work. It’s a method teachers use to catch errors in thinking, to make sure students are grasping mathematical concepts correctly. New ...

While artificial intelligence has made remarkable gains in mathematics, its well-chronicled shortcomings in the subject continue to frustrate those keen on finding new ways to help kids learn. “Big ...

Millions of Americans who file their own returns have long learned about tax math mistakes only after the Internal Revenue ...

A review of the literature on error analysis in mathematics education and an extensive investigation of errors made by German schoolchildren suggests a classification ...

An 'error in question setting' occurred in the mathematics major section of the 2026 middle school teacher recruitment exam, leading to all test-takers being awarded 2 points, with some receiving up ...

In a punishing tax season plagued by technical glitches and constantly changing regulations, millions of Americans are still facing unresolved delays as they wait for their much-needed refund checks.

Some of those who took the SAT in May are getting good news: their scores are going up. The answer to one mathematics question didn't include all of the correct answers, so those who picked one of the ...

Logical reasoning is a crucial skill for math success. It helps understand concepts and solve problems. This skill builds strong arguments and reduces errors. It improves problem-solving across ...