Children often struggle to memorize multiplication facts, as Hechinger reported, but research suggests it may be worth the effort. Cognitive scientists say that learning your times tables by heart ...

Multiplication drills, flash cards, worksheets. No wonder kids learn to hate math. And while these methods are a necessary evil, many math teachers have turned to throwing in fun alternatives to mix ...

The Hechinger Report covers one topic: education. Sign up for our newsletters to have stories delivered to your inbox. Consider becoming a member to support our nonprofit journalism. A study published ...