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Sixth-grade math problem leaves the internet confused... can you solve it?

PEMDAS has plagued many in elementary school math classes, but how many Americans remember how to use the acronym to solve problems? A simple sixth-grade math equation went viral on X for stumping ...
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I'm a math teacher and have over 1 million followers on TikTok. I help kids and parents make math more fun.

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Deidre Kelly. It has been edited for length and ...
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Are you smarter than a NYC 6th grader? Try solving these new math curricula problems.

It’s a common experience for many New York City parents. They sit down to help their kids with math homework, only to be totally flummoxed. Part of the reason is math instruction has undergone a ...
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Study shows addressing working memory can help students with math difficulty improve word problem-solving skills

Working memory is like a mental chalkboard we use to store temporary information while executing other tasks. Scientists worked with more than 200 elementary students to test their working memory, ...