US army research supports personalized soldier training
Research suggests that gamification can boost soldier training, but only if we take individual differences into account; Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Education
Why don’t we understand statistics? Fixed mindsets may be to blame
The first study of why people struggle to solve statistical problems reveals a preference for complicated rather than simpler, more intuitive solutions: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Sharp rise in essay cheating globally
A review of surveys covering over 50,000 students reveals that the use of 'essay mills' is rising rapidly around the world; Frontiers in Education [...]
Men place less value on care-oriented careers like nursing
The study also shows both men and women support increasing the gender balance in STEM more than in healthcare, early education and domestic (HEED) careers: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Age, race or need for instant gratification: which best predicts how much you will earn?
For the first time, machine learning allows researchers to rank the most important factors that predict future affluence: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Changing students’ attitudes to mathematics improves test scores
Stanford study shows that a free, online course can change students' mindsets about their math abilities and increase academic achievement: Frontiers in Education [...]
Class clowns: Playful boys viewed more negatively than playful girls
Gender differences in how teachers perceive playful children can have damaging effects on playful boys: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Music lessons improve children’s cognitive skills and academic performance
Structured music lessons significantly enhance children's cognitive abilities which lead to improved academic performance: Frontiers in Neuroscience [...]
Early numeracy of young kids linked to specific math activities at home
The more parents engage in math activities with their children, the higher their early numeracy performance: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
How expectations impact actual exam scores
Given similar academic results, students who expect higher scores actually attain them: Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Children more engaged and attentive following outdoor lesson in nature
Outdoor lessons allowed teachers to teach uninterrupted for almost twice as long during a subsequent indoor lesson, finds a study in Frontiers in Psychology [...]
Looking at the bigger picture with ‘STEM Education’: A new launch in Frontiers in Education
Frontiers in Education announces the launch of a new section - STEM Education to answer the unprecedented environmental challenges humanity is facing. [...]
Montessori preschool boosts academic results and reduces income-based inequality
Children in Montessori preschools show improved academic performance and social understanding, while enjoying their school work more, shows a study in Frontiers in Psychology. [...]
Why don’t students use learning strategies?
Many university students don't use common learning strategies, despite knowing that they exist, finds a study in Frontiers in Psychology. [...]
Tablets can teach kids to solve physical puzzles
Contrary to popular belief, a Frontiers in Psychology study shows that children who learn to solve a puzzle on a tablet can transfer the learning to the physical world. [...]
Inattentive kids show worse grades in later life
A study of young kids, published in Frontiers in Psychology, reveals that inattentiveness is linked to poor grades up to 10 years later. [...]
Is it okay for children to count on their fingers?
Frontiers in Education study suggests finger training intervention combined with exposure to number representations supports quantitative skills development [...]
Screen time or story time?
New study published in Frontiers in psychology suggests electronic media may pose less of an impact to learning for toddlers than is the case for preschoolers [...]
Empowering women to progress in traditionally male dominated fields
What are the factors that affect women from diverse backgrounds progressing in STEM fields? [...]
Fighting malnutrition with education
Improving the academic training of healthcare professionals in human nutrition is necessary to fight malnutrition [...]
Section on assessment methods for education open for submissions
Assessment, Testing and Applied Measurement is the new specialty section in Frontiers in Education, led by Professor Gavin Brown [...]
Helping children achieve more in school
Study shows learning strategies are key to academic achievement and describe behavioural interventions that could reverse underachievement – By Abigail Pattenden, [...]
Robotic tutors for primary school children
By Ian Salter, Frontiers Science Writer The use of robotic tutors in primary school classrooms is one step closer according to research recently published in the open access [...]
Are brain-training apps effective?
By Tania FitzGeorge-Balfour, Frontiers science writer In recent years there has been an explosion in the number of smartphone apps aimed at ‘brain training’. These games [...]
The Conversation: Beliefs about innate talent may dissuade students from STEM
The study used data from 4,450 US adolescents to probe why some students shun math-intensive fields. Believing that solving tough math problems requires innate abilities might discourage students, the researchers reasoned. [...]
