Why Kids Should Use Their Fingers in Math Class Evidence from brain science suggests that far from being “babyish,” the technique is essential for mathematical achievement.

Finger counting, a topic of debate among preschool educators, sparks differing opinions. Some teachers view it as a sign that children are struggling with math, while others believe it reflects ...

Adults rarely use their fingers to calculate a small sum (e.g., 3+2) as such behaviors could be attributed to pathological difficulties in mathematics or cognitive impairments.

Or count with your fingers as your kids do household chores. When you let your child's fingers do the counting, you're setting the table for strong math skills.

Adults rarely use their fingers to calculate a small sum (e.g., 3+2) as such behaviors could be attributed to pathological difficulties in mathematics or cognitive impairments.

In a new paper, Stanford professor Jo Boaler argues that math teachers should use more visual approaches in their classrooms, including encouraging students to use their fingers to count and ...

Children who use their hands to gesture during a math lesson gain a deep understanding of the problems they are taught, according to new research from the University of Chicago’s Department of ...