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Recent systematic reviews and large-scale studies reveal that even brief, well-designed math games can meaningfully improve young children’s numeracy, spatial reasoning, and problem-solving skills.

A University of Surrey-led study found that incorporating LEGO building into daily lessons significantly improved math and spatial reasoning among six- and seven-year-olds. The six-week SPACE program ...

The cognitive flexibility that comes from being multilingual can give students a boost in math—if teachers know how to build on English learners’ strengths. Seventy-seven percent of 8th-grade ...