Cognitive overload can create a bottleneck during math lessons, but there are simple strategies to clear up students’ brain space for complex problem-solving.

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, ...

Staring at a complex calculus problem can feel like hitting a brick wall. Whether it’s a tricky derivative or a mind-bending ...