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Anyone can be good at math – as long as they’re willing to practice, according to recent research.  And it’s important to focus on different kinds of math when you’re hitting the books.

Researchers are saying that doing well in school – and in all aspects of life – comes down to being gritty.  Here’s what that means.

We know that March 17th is associated with shamrocks, leprechauns and wearing green.  But what else do we know about St. Patrick’s Day?  Here are some little-known facts relayed through our favorite topic in school – Math.

Math geeks know that pi is the distance around a circle divided by its circumference.  Today we celebrate that number, which begins with 3.141592653…. (it goes on indefinitely).  Visit  www.piday.org to learn more.  And here are companies celebrating by offering freebies, like pizza.

You’re not the only one who’s sweated the SATs.  Compare your scores with those of some famous folks.

We’ve reported how California schools will teach Algebra to first graders and how five-year-olds are capable of learning Calculus.  Now, according to new research, preschoolers outperformed college students in figuring out gadgets and tech-oriented toys.

Multi-tasking can be great, but be careful what else you’re doing when you text.  A recent study shows how dangerous texting can be sometimes.

Today, the organization that administers the SAT announced the first major changes to the exam in almost a decade.  Check out what’s different, and remember that Miracle Math Coaching can help you ace the new exam.

In January, we told you how California’s new Math curriculum includes big math concepts for some of its littlest students.  So it’s good to read about research showing that the young ones are up to the task.

We always hear how important Math is.  But what does that mean in the real world?  Here are 10 reasons we should love Math.

A good English teacher can do more than just improve grammar and punctuation, according to a recent Stanford research study.

A recent study shows that children who run, jump and otherwise have fun outside are building brainpower as well as muscles.

The years between leaving elementary school and entering high school can be rough for students – and, by association, for their parents.  Here’s advice from the Association of Middle Level Education…

A new study shows that talking to infants bolsters their brain power; they learn language and vocabulary faster and have an academic advantage when they start school.

Happy Presidents’ Day!  Check this out to celebrate our presidents and solve elementary-level math problems at the same time.