Charles Kalish

This training program prepared four researchers to conduct scientifically rigorous math education research.

Educators often see that students have difficulty applying the lessons taught in school to new contexts, particularly in mathematics. For instance, students' knowledge of mathematics often seems like a collection of disconnected facts and procedures and is insufficient for mastering mathematic skills. To foster students' acquisition of robust and transferable knowledge, it is not clear how much of a focus should be placed on efficient retrieval of arithmetic facts or on rich understanding o...