There are some basic properties of whole numbers any 3rd grader can tell you: Each number is represented by a single symbol, and followed by a single successor. Multiplication makes a number bigger; ...

For children to understand math, teachers must constantly make the connection between abstract numbers and real world examples, new research shows. If 3 is greater than 2, then ⅓ must be bigger than ½ ...

Running out of time to complete a learning unit on math fractions, Concord Elementary third grade teacher Brianne Sinden turned to her “team” of fellow second and third grade teachers. Second grade ...