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Why some people are good at math while others struggle

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What happened

Why do some students dread math class while others look forward to it?

New research offers a closer look at the thinking skills that may help explain differences in math ability.

Key facts

  • Reported by Phys.org and published Wed, 07 Oct 2026 13:40:06 UTC.

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