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All those long multiplication tables. Timed tests and “mad minutes” of worksheet problem-solving. Fluency drills. Somehow, getting kids to know their basic math facts continues to be at the heart of ...

This summer, battle lines were drawn over a simple math problem: 8 ÷ 2(2 + 2) = ? If you divide 8 by 2 first, you get 16, but if you multiply 2 by (2 + 2) first, you get 1. So, which answer is right?

Do you frequently feel that multiplication is difficult or time-consuming? Multiplication speed can significantly increase your confidence in arithmetic, whether you're doing problems in class or ...

A set of guidelines adopted by 45 states this year may turn children into "little mathematicians" who don't know how to do actual math. A few weeks ago, I wrote an article for TheAtlantic.com ...

Dr Reyaz Ahmad                  Math fluency is no longer just about speed in mental calculations or rote memorisation of ...