My third-year junior high school daughter is preparing for high school entrance exams without attending a cram school.Starting this autumn, she began using a 'Problem-Solving Skills Workbook' for ...

This post summarizes key research and tips from the “Unicorn and Flute Problems” episode of our podcast, Talk Psych to Me. Available on Apple, Spotify, and wherever you get your podcasts. We have a ...

Solving problems isn't just good for math tests and jigsaw puzzles. The skill could land you your dream job. In fact, a 2019 survey of more than 3,000 employers found that more than 91% of employers ...

If you want to stand out in a job interview, you'll need more than just the right outfit or an impressive resume; you've got to show off your ability to tackle challenges and solve problems. Employers ...

Math offers us lots of problem-solving techniques that help us distill the essence of questions. Many of us will be familiar with reading a math problem, and needing to figure out what's being asked, ...

Companies are placing a greater emphasis on selecting, developing, and promoting employees with advanced problem-solving abilities. Research from the World Economic Forum shows that 5 of the top 10 ...

Employers are increasingly looking for problem-solving skills in their workforce, according to the Future of Jobs report by the World Economic Forum. While many employers recognize this need when ...

Encouraging kids to become problem solvers can often feel like a counterintuitive task. Imagine this scene: Jamal is working on a puzzle and getting very frustrated when he can’t find the right space ...