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One ongoing question in child psychology is what can help kids do better in school? For a long time, researchers have focused on happiness. The thinking goes, when kids feel happier, they tend to get ...

I know many computer languages, but I’ve struggled all my life to learn a second human language. One of my problems is that I can’t stop trying to translate in my head. Just like Morse code, you need ...

Mike Byster is one of the world’s fastest mental math minds. He solves complex math equations in his head—even faster than a calculator. A former commodities trader turned educator, he has empowered ...

Teaches pilots to solve aviation math problems mentally, without calculators. Covers essential areas like fuel planning, temperature conversions, and time-speed-distance calculations. Offers practical ...

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 ...

New Delhi: Delhi govt launched a training programme aimed at enhancing teaching of mathematics by focusing on mental math techniques. The initiative targets heads of schools under Directorate of ...