Researcher Bethany Rittle-Johnson shares strategies for how teachers can help students develop a deeper understanding of math.

Graded on a 230-300 point scale, adult Israelis averaged 244 in literacy, 246 in numeracy (using math in daily life) and 236 in adaptive problem-solving, all below the OECD average, the report found.

Every so often its good to exercise your brain with a math problem or two that forces you to recall principles you learned decades prior. Can you solve 5+5x5+5 without a hitch?

Memorising key square roots and using mental math tricks saves time. Techniques like the nearby perfect square trick and weighted averaging enhance problem-solving skills.