Like many specialized fields, mathematics has its own language. Many math terms have a definition that is different from that of the same word in everyday, non-math speech. Therefore, it is important ...

Thinking about math in terms of literacy, not levels Aug 2, 2016 7:23 PM EDT ...

But at the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics this week, math educators said the subject has its own language, too—and knowing how to speak it is critical to success.

Understanding Mathematical Economics Mathematical economics relies on defining all the relevant assumptions, conditions, and causal structures of economic theories in mathematical terms.

The importance of fractions and division for long-term mathematics learning was evident in both data sets, despite the data being collected in two different countries almost 20 years apart.

Students need to learn not only math shortcuts, processes, and formulas — they also must learn the underlying concepts behind them. Students need a deeper conceptual understanding of math so they can ...