Why some people are good at math while others struggle

Why some people are good at math while others struggle

New research offers insights into why some students excel in math while others find it challenging. The study, published in the journal Psychological Science, suggests that differences in thinking skills may play a role.

The researchers found that students who performed better in math tended to use a more efficient thinking strategy, called 'analogical reasoning,' which involves drawing parallels between different situations.

However, the study also found that teaching this strategy alone is not enough to improve math performance, and that other factors, such as motivation and prior knowledge, also play a role.