Mastery-based and adaptive learning tools are showing real promise in helping students improve their math skills, even with minimal use. Platforms like SplashLearn and Khan Academy personalize ...

The May 5 article, “5 Research-Backed Ways to Help Students Catch up in Math,” reminded me of my early days as a teacher and school leader. I regularly worked one-on-one with middle and high school ...

Choosing a homeschool math curriculum means aligning the program with your child’s learning style, pace, and your teaching approach. Mastery-based programs build deep understanding in one topic before ...

In math, the best way to fill in learning gaps is to individualize the curriculum and ensure students have mastered the skills and concepts that are prerequisite to what they’re learning now. Age of ...

Sarah never smiled in my classroom. At least not with her eyes. She spoke under her breath. Whispers of words I couldn’t usually hear. She is one of the many students who I remember because despite my ...

The predominantly Asian approach to teaching mathematics in schools, called the "mastery approach," is spreading, largely due to the fact these countries are high-performers on international tests.