Proficiency in early math skills lays the groundwork for more advanced mathematical abilities, and socioeconomic disparities in these skills are apparent even before children begin formal schooling (e ...

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In the last two decades, cognitive science has made remarkable progress in unraveling the mysteries of how we learn, uncovering numerous approaches to optimize and enrich the learning experience.

It's the globally popular video game that's captured the attention of more than 141 million active players, but Minecraft can also play a significant role in shaping children's development, social ...

Roger Schank, professor emeritus of computer science at Northwestern Engineering and a foundational pioneer in the fields of artificial intelligence, cognitive science, and learning sciences, passed ...

In most adults, learning and thinking plateau and then begin to decline after age 30 or 40. People start to perform worse in tests of cognitive abilities such as processing speed, the rate at which ...

When discussing learning transfer—the ability to apply previous knowledge, skills, and strategies to new contexts or situations—we should also be mindful of our learners’ cognitive load. Cognitive ...

The brain's ability to adapt and form new neural connections allows it to recover from injury and maintain cognitive function into old age. Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to adapt and ...

Artificial intelligence (AI)—and especially generative AI—is becoming part of learners’ and educators’ everyday study, teaching, and assessment practices at ...