Explains the latest neuroscientific findings in practical, understandable terms and discusses the impact this information has for teaching mathematics at all grade levels. The book covers the cognitive mechanisms for learning mathematics, the environmental and developmental factors that contribute to mathematics difficulties, and ways to differentiate mathematics instruction.

Developing number sense -- Learning to calculate -- Reviewing the elements of learning -- Teaching mathematics to the preschool and kindergarten brain -- Teaching mathematics to the preadolescent brain -- Teaching mathematics to the adolescent brain -- Recognizing and addressing mathematics difficulties -- Putting it all together : planning lessons in PreK-12.