It pays to compare: Comparison helps children grasp math concepts

Comparing different ways of solving math problems is a great way to help middle schoolers learn new math concepts, researchers from Vanderbilt and Harvard universities have found.

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<p><a href="http://www.physorg.com/news158594397.html">It pays to compare: Comparison helps children grasp math concepts</a></p> <p>Comparing different ways of solving math problems is a great way to help middle schoolers learn new math concepts, researchers from Vanderbilt and Harvard universities have found.</p>