Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I write about the intersection of learning, research, and technology. It’s often said that the best teachers don’t teach their ...

From an early age, children try to make sense of their world by applying context and meaning to certain ideas. But many children also form misconceptions about number concepts and operations that can ...

4. Operations Confusion When teaching basic math operations, the same logic applies. Consider how many misconceptions can arise if symbols are introduced too early: The expression “5 – 1” easily can ...