A new study from the University of Kansas explores the role of working memory in word problem-solving for students with and without math difficulties. Researchers found that using interventions to ...

If you have been every stuck in a rut, trying to solve a persistent problem, where every traditional brainstorming session leaves you with the same uninspired ideas. You might be interested in a new ...

A problem doesn't last a lifetime. But how you deal with it can make it linger for years without resolution. In my studies about the topic, I've identified that, in addition to everything that ...

Researchers tested a research-based intervention with English learners with math difficulty. The intervention proved to boost comprehension and help students synthesize and visualize information, ...

Benito Piuzzi is the COO of Lakeview Loan Servicing and former McKinsey consultant where he specialized in large-scale transformations. Problem-solving is a core competency needed in any business to ...

We all have problems—it’s an inevitable part of being alive. But sometimes, when we’re trying to focus our energies on solving these problems, we may actually be doing something far less productive: ...

Imagine Jo: Everyone in Jo's life recognizes her as an outstanding problem solver. She's the type of person who seems capable of almost anything. Jo excels at intuitive problem-solving. Over her life, ...

Supply chains face numerous risks and disruptions, from geopolitical conflict to extreme weather events, labor disputes, and beyond. More than ever, supply chain professionals need creative thinking ...

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, ...