Solving arithmetic problems, even simple subtractions, involves mental representations whose influence remains to be clarified. Visualizing these representations would enable us to better understand ...

Problem-solving skills are at the top of everybody’s list of what makes for a great leader. The mindset is that if you can solve problems, you’re going to go far. But in reality, only people who solve ...

Mathematical language processing and problem solving represent a confluence of artificial intelligence, natural language processing and symbolic reasoning, aiming to bridge the gap between human ...

THE USE OF problem-solving strategies by 59 deaf and hard of hearing children, grades K–3, was investigated. The children were asked to solve 9 arithmetic story problems presented to them in American ...

Solving word problems is a key component of math curriculum in primary schools. One must have acquired basic language skills to make sense of word problems. So why do children still find certain word ...

Mathematics education and assessments increasingly involve arithmetic problems presented in context: a realistic situation that requires mathematical modeling. This study assessed the effects of such ...

Bilingual people rely on visuo-spatial pathways when solving math problems—something not seen in monolingual people. For anyone who’s breezed through literature class yet struggled with algebra, it ...

Noise can be distracting, especially to a person trying to concentrate on a difficult task. Studying annoying noises helps architects design better building environments and policy makers choose ...