Vinaya Kulkarni said she believes she has the program that will help grade-school age children gain confidence and competence in arithmetic. Kulkarni is the founder and head teacher of Abacus West, ...

I recently read, with great interest, several articles on “Common Core” math. Another attempt to try and improve math skills in a country that does so poorly compared to other countries in the world.

Cecelia Roper, 6, gets a lesson in how to sew on a button from historical interpreter Kim Payton at the Mahaffie Stagecoach Stop and Farm Sept. 1. Beth Lipofff Special to The Olathe News With everyone ...

experience in 8th grade math class at the former Schaaf Jr. High School in Parma. Our teacher had us build and use an abacus in class to help learn math skills. She also introduced us to the Base ...