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 ...

Students often struggle to connect math with the real world. Word problems—a combination of words, numbers, and mathematical operations—can be a perfect vehicle to take abstract numbers off the page.

Segue Institute for Learning teacher Cassandra Santiago introduces a lesson on word problems to her first graders one spring afternoon. Credit: Phillip Keith for The Hechinger Report The Hechinger ...

Students get to share their favorite family recipes and practice their problem-solving strategies in this engaging math project.

Imagine that your focused mind is like your right hand, and your unfocused mind is like your left. You'll get more done by using both. And it lightens cognitive load. Using only focused effort is like ...

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 ...

Here’s how to enable your team to solve problems on their own so you can focus on strategic planning and growth. Your role as a leader is not to be the one who solves all the problems that arise in ...

Looking at challenges outside of your own company can lead to powerful change. Rosabeth Moss Kanter, professor at Harvard Business School, believes the world demands a new kind of business leader. She ...

Personnel issues can significantly impact a company’s productivity, revenue and overall success. Investing in your employees and creating a positive work environment can lead to higher employee ...