PORTLAND, Ore. — Nearly two decades ago, Miwako Sakabayashi opened the doors to her Portland-area Japanese Abacus Math School. Today, Sensei Miwako continues to teach local kids how to tackle math ...

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.

Aaryan Shukla's mental maths skills stunned one and all, including Anand Mahindra. Can the technique turn your child into a ...