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An Electrical Boost

Oxford neuroscientist Roi Cohen Kadosh conducted the study, which was published in the journal Current Biology.

"We did several experiments showing that if we stimulate the [correct] brain area with the right protocol, we can actually improve mathematical abilities," he says.

In his study, Cohen Kadosh used something called transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS). He put electrodes on each subject's scalp and delivered a trickle of current—about a milliamp—to the brain.

"By giving this tiny electricity, we can change the responsiveness of the neurons and make them more prone to fire and to participate in a certain cognitive task," he says....

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I find this study shocking.

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Originally posted by kpo:
Having said that I haven't met a student I can't teach maths to, if their attitude is good. I think better understanding of learning psychology, and the different ways different students learn will be a bigger development.

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