Having a positive mindset in math may do more than just help students feel more confident about their skills and more willing to keep trying when they fail; it may prime their brains to think better.

For the first time, scientists have identified the brain pathway that links a positive attitude toward math to achievement in the subject. The findings will be published online Jan. 24 in ...

Children's interest in, and competence perceptions of, mathematics are generally quite positive as they begin school, but turn less positive during the first three years. Changes in interest and ...

t The main predictor of children’s achievement in mathematics can be condensed into one simple attribute: their attitude toward the subject. If students fear mathematics or carry an obvious disdain ...

With jobs in the science, technology, engineering and math fields in growing demand, good math skills can equal more opportunities for your child. But what if your child is nervous and hates math?

I have a BA in math and also fulfilled the education requirements. I was a math teacher. I mostly agree with Esther Cepeda in her article in Monday’s (April 30) paper entitled, “When it comes to math, ...

In an effort to deepen relationships with math by changing the way math is experienced, the Carson City School District, in partnership with Mind Research Institute, will host special events and ...

Mark Schulman thinks a simple math equation can empower leaders and help them build more positive teams: A × B = C. “Attitude times behavior equals consequence,” said Schulman, a ...

I’m not going to name names or call anyone out (you know who you are), but if I hear one more educator mindlessly say, “I hate math,” I think I’m going to explode. I’m not just talking about saying “I ...

In an AP poll, over 1/3 of adults polled about school year math experiences indicated that they “hated” math in school. In fact, math was twice as despised as any other subject. Even if math was not ...

Children's interest in, and competence perceptions of, mathematics are generally quite positive as they begin school, but turn less positive during the first three years. This is shown by a recent ...